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reciprocating

The word “reciprocating” has 5 syllables: re-cip-ro-cat-ing

It's pronounced as /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “reciprocating” has 17 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for reciprocating

  • avenging
  • compensating
  • exchanging
  • giving back
  • indemnifying
  • paying
  • recompensing
  • recouping
  • refunding
  • reimbursing
  • remunerating
  • repaying
  • requiting
  • restituting
  • retaliating
  • revenging
  • satisfying

Antonyms for reciprocating

  • owing

Meanings of reciprocating

  • 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.
  • adjective
    1. That moves backwards and forwards.

Example Sentences

  • She smiled, reciprocating his friendly gesture.
  • The engine works by reciprocating motion to convert energy into power.
  • He was grateful for the support and focused on reciprocating it in return.
  • The two leaders were reciprocating each other’s efforts to strengthen relations.
  • Reciprocating kindness can help build lasting and meaningful connections.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to reciprocating, such as: avenging, compensating, exchanging, giving back, indemnifying, owing, paying.

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