retaliate Get Printable Handwriting (re-tal-i-ate) 4 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for Example Sentence The government plans to retaliate for the terrorism. Synonyms revenge; avenge; repay; reciprocate Antonyms excuse; forgive Rhymes Four Syllable Rhymes (1) retaliate Share with your friends: