reciprocate

The word “reciprocate” has 4 syllables: re-cip-ro-cate

It's pronounced as /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for reciprocate?

In the thesaurus, “reciprocate” has 17 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for reciprocate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for reciprocate

  • avenge
  • compensate
  • exchange
  • give back
  • indemnify
  • pay
  • recompense
  • recoup
  • refund
  • reimburse
  • remunerate
  • repay
  • requite
  • restitute
  • retaliate
  • revenge
  • satisfy

Antonyms for reciprocate

Meanings of reciprocate

  • verb
    1. To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
    2. To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
    3. To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
    4. To counter, retort or retaliate.

Example Sentences

  • She hoped he would reciprocate her feelings of affection.
  • When someone helps you, it’s polite to reciprocate in some way.
  • The company promised to reciprocate by offering discounts to loyal customers.
  • He failed to reciprocate the kindness shown to him by his colleagues.
  • Nations should reciprocate efforts to promote peace and cooperation.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to reciprocate, such as: avenge, compensate, disregard, exchange, give back, ignore, indemnify.

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take care of

make good

venge

  • avenge
  • be out for blood
  • castigate
  • chasten
  • chastise
  • come back at
  • compensate
  • correct
  • defend
  • discipline
  • even the score
  • fight back
  • fix
  • get
  • get back at
  • get even
  • give comeuppance
  • hit back
  • justify
  • kick back
  • make reprisal
  • match
  • pay back
  • pay back in spades
  • pay off
  • payback
  • penalize
  • punish
  • reciprocate
  • recompense
  • redress
  • repay
  • requite
  • retaliate
  • retort
  • retribute
  • return
  • return the compliment
  • revenge
  • right
  • score
  • scourge
  • settle up
  • settle with
  • square
  • stick it to
  • take an eye for an eye
  • take satisfaction
  • take vengeance
  • turn the tables on
  • vindicate

react

pay back


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