What is to return like for like; specifically, to return evil for evil; as, to retaliate upon an enemy called?
retaliate — To return like for like; specifically, to return evil for evil; as, to retaliate upon an enemy. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
- Canonical URL: https://worddirectanswers.com/answers/what-is-retaliate-sense-2-called
- Steward: Jason Burns
- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00-07:00 · Modified: 2026-07-17T00:00:00-07:00