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How to pronounce “retaliate”

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Pronunciation guide for retaliate

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of retaliate with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How to Fight for Democracy in the Shadow of Autocracythe state would retaliate by creating fear,
Definition summary: (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.

Example 1 of 8

How to Fight for Democracy in the Shadow of Autocracy

the state would retaliate by creating fear,

[Verb]
(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.
(transitive) To repay or requite by an act of the same kind.

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