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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retaliating

/riːtæliˈeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does retaliating mean?

verb

To take revenge or retaliation for something, especially in response to an attack or criticism.

Example

"The company was retaliating against the negative reviews by suing the critic."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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