retaliating

Meanings

• verb

  giving back or repaying in kind, especially after being attacked or insulted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retaliating
vindicating , relating , frustrating

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Variants

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retaliate , retaliated , retaliates , retaliating , retaliation , retaliations , retaliative , retaliatory

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'retaliare', meaning 'to repay'

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Trivia

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1. Retaliating is a common theme in video games, particularly in strategy and role-playing games.

2. The term 'retaliation' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. In some cultures, retaliating is seen as a sign of strength and courage, while in others it is viewed as a sign of weakness and lack of self-control.

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Related Concepts

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1. revenge: The desire to harm or hurt someone in response to a perceived wrong or injury.

2. justice: The principle of fairness and impartiality in the administration of law.

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Culture

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Retaliating is a common theme in literature and art, particularly in works that explore themes of revenge, justice, and conflict resolution. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', Hamlet seeks revenge against his uncle for murdering his father.

How to Memorize "retaliating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you have been wronged and you are deciding whether or not to retaliate. Visualize the consequences of your actions and the potential outcomes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retaliating' with the idea of giving back or repaying in kind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-E-T-A-L-I-A-T-E: 'Revenge, Evaluate, Take action, Assess, Limit, Implement, Assess, Terminate' to help remember the steps involved in retaliating.

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