To do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they have done something harmful or unpleasant to you.
re+tali+ate
Shared component: tali · such
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tali
such
Related forms: tali · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe action of harming someone because they have harmed you; revenge.
re+tali+ation
Shared component: tali · such