Words that rhyme with retaliate
Retaliate is a 3-syllable word with 124 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abbreviate, affiliate, alleviate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of retaliate
- verb
- take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
- make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil; "The Empire strikes back"; "The Giants struck back and won the opener"; "The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing"
1 syllable
2 syllables
- aureate
- await
- berate
- branchiate
- brecciate
- ciliate
- collate
- conflate
- debate
- deviate
- estate
- expiate
- foliate
- glaciate
- ideate
- mediate
- nauseate
- nucleate
- obviate
- palliate
- permeate
- procreate
- radiate
- recreate
- relate
- roseate
- satiate
- upstate
- vitiate
- aviate
- brachiate
- fimbriate
- miniate
- variate
- abate
- belate
- croceate
- fasciate
- floriate
- oleate
- tracheate
- tritiate
3 syllables
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- annunciate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- calumniate
- conciliate
- consociate
- defoliate
- delineate
- demonstrate
- depreciate
- dissociate
- emaciate
- enucleate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- excruciate
- exfoliate
- expatiate
- expatriate
- expropriate
- exuviate
- humiliate
- inebriate
- infuriate
- ingratiate
- initiate
- instantiate
- interstate
- irradiate
- luxuriate
- negotiate
- officiate
- potentiate
- propitiate
- repatriate
- repudiate
- substantiate
- elutriate
- lixiviate
- impropriate
Examples of "retaliate" in lyrics
See how retaliate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Retaliate"
Anybody Killa f/ Twiztid — Retaliate -
"It's time I retaliate"
Beanie Sigel f/ Scarface — Mac And Brad -
"I'm out the pen. now I'm back to retaliate"
Blac Haze — For My Dogs
What do these rhymes mean?
- abbreviate
- reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened" shorten
- affiliate
- a subordinate or subsidiary associate
- alleviate
- provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" make easier
- annunciate
- foreshadow or presage
- appreciate
- recognize with gratitude; be grateful for be fully aware of; realize fully
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "retaliate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abbreviate, affiliate, alleviate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "retaliate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.