retaliate in German
retaliate in German is Vergeltung üben, sich rächen — retaliate means to respond to harm done to you by causing harm in return.
retaliate in German
Vergeltung üben
(intransitive) To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.
sich rächen
(intransitive) To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.
What does "retaliate" mean?
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verb To respond to harm done to you by causing harm in return.
"The country threatened to retaliate if the sanctions weren't lifted."
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retaliate in a sentence
- The country threatened to retaliate if the sanctions weren't lifted.
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What is "retaliate" in German?
"retaliate" in German is Vergeltung üben, sich rächen. retaliate means: To respond to harm done to you by causing harm in return.
How do you use "retaliate" in a sentence?
Example: "The country threatened to retaliate if the sanctions weren't lifted." In German, "retaliate" is Vergeltung üben, sich rächen.
Are there other ways to say "retaliate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "retaliate": Vergeltung üben, sich rächen.
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