RETALIATE To retaliate is to respond with hostility or aggression in return for an attack or injury; retaliated (past tense), retaliating (present participle), retaliator (noun), retaliative (adjective), most retaliative (superlative), retaliatively (adverb). Seeking revenge or striking back in response to an offense or harm is what it means to retaliate; retaliated, retaliating, retaliator, retaliative, most retaliative, retaliatively.
The word RETALIATE can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like RETALIATE helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: RETALIATE
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word RETALIATE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.