RETALIATE
/ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of RETALIATE
To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.
"John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier."
To repay or requite by an act of the same kind.
Examples of RETALIATE in a Sentence
- "John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier."
Word Details
Is RETALIATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETALIATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RETALIATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETALIATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | a | l | i | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETALIATE
100 words from the letters in RETALIATE
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How to Use RETALIATE in Word Games
RETALIATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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