retaliating
Definitions
Verb
- Take revenge for a perceived wrong
- Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
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| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | realization | 4 | 24 |
| 2 | relating | 3 | 20 |
| 3 | realizing | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | retaining | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | retaliation | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | retailing | 3 | 5 |
| 7 | retaliate | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | restating | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | rehabilitating | 6 | 1 |
| 10 | radiating | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | replicating | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | realisation | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | revitalization | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | revitalizing | 5 | 0 |
| 15 | repatriating | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | reevaluating | 6 | 0 |
| 17 | reallocating | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | realizations | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | realisations | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | reactivating | 5 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 53
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
European Officials Lean Toward Negotiating, Not Retaliating, Over Trump Threat
Jan 22, 2026 The New York Times
Jan 22, 2026 The New York Times
Kickstarter RALLY to End Retaliation for Recent Strike Victory
Feb 27, 2026 New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Feb 27, 2026 New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
In sudden reversal, Trump DOJ moves to revive retaliation cases against law firms
Mar 3, 2026 Democracy Docket
Mar 3, 2026 Democracy Docket
Superintendent accused of harassment says Woodland Hills school board is retaliating
Mar 2, 2026 CBS News
Mar 2, 2026 CBS News