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retaliating

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From the verb retaliate: (⇒ conjugate)
retaliating is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

retaliating
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Synonyms:

taking revenge, getting back, getting even

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retaliate
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Synonyms:

counter Collocations, strike back, repay

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