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English to Spanish Dictionary

retaliate Meaning in Spanish (retaliate significado en español)

represaliar
represaliar in English:retaliate
Phonetic:re-pre-sa-liar
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de retaliate en español es represaliar. (Realizar un ataque o agresión en respuesta a un ataque o lesión similar.)

Definitions of Retaliate

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    verb
    represaliar

    To make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack or injury.

    Realizar un ataque o agresión en respuesta a un ataque o lesión similar.

Example Sentences

“The country threatened to retaliate if its borders were crossed.”

El país amenazó con represaliar si se cruzaban sus fronteras.

“She decided not to retaliate against the unfair criticism.”

Ella decidió no represaliar contra la crítica injusta.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In English:

revengereciprocatestrike backhit back

Antonyms (Antónimos)

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseretaliated
present participleretaliating
nounretaliation
adjectiveretaliatory

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

retaliate againstcollocation

To take action against someone or something in response to an attack or injury.