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Retaliate
Emotional Response![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Retaliate implies a personal reaction to being wronged, often driven by emotions. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/UhBiMnObmYpvgGQsLCKlvX8.webp)
Expect Negative Act![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The action taken to retaliate is normally viewed as negative and rarely constructive. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/vT3qusKmW8ESsZSejKoZOCmQls.webp)
Immediate Reaction![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Retaliation often suggests an immediate or direct response to some provocation. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/8baxI2up8xPmAfU9taSBn69yT0.webp)