retaliated

Meanings

• verb

  respond to an action or reaction in kind; give as good as one gets.

• verb

  take action in response to a provocation or threat.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retaliated
vindicated , frustrated , intimidated , collaborated

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Variants

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

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Forms

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retaliations, retaliated upon, retaliating

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from re- 'back' + talion 'law of retaliation'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retaliation' comes from the Latin word 'talio', which means 'to weigh' or 'to balance'. In ancient Roman law, the talion was a system of justice where the punishment for a crime was equal to the harm caused by the crime.

2. Retaliation is a common theme in video games, particularly in action and strategy games where players must respond to enemy attacks with force.

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Related Concepts

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1. revenge: The desire for or act of inflicting harm on someone for an injury, discredit, or wrong.

2. countermeasure: An action taken to counteract or offset an adverse effect or threat.

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Culture

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Retaliation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works of fiction that explore conflict and revenge. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', the titular character seeks revenge against his uncle for the murder of his father. In modern times, retaliation is a topic of discussion in political and social contexts, particularly in relation to conflict resolution and international relations.

How to Memorize "retaliated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone is provoked and responds with retaliation. Imagine the emotions and actions involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retaliation' with the idea of responding in kind to an action or threat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Retaliate means to give as good as one gets' to remember the meaning of the word.

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