Return and Retaliate

Return verb - To bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place.

Retaliate is a synonym for return in acknowledge topic. In some cases you can use "Retaliate" instead a verb "Return", when it comes to topics like exchange, repay, give back, bandy.

Nearby Words: returned, returning, returnable, returnee, returner

Retaliate verb - To punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for.

Return is a synonym for retaliate in exchange topic. You can use "Return" instead a verb "Retaliate", if it concerns topics such as repay, recompense, bandy, get even with someone.

Nearby Words: retaliation, retaliatory, retaliating