Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The wrestler retaliated the blow that he received.

Reciprocated

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word retaliated in the given sentence is reciprocated.

• Retaliate means to return an injury or offense in kind.
• Reciprocate means to give or do something in return for something that someone has done for you.
• Respect means to have a high or special regard for someone or something.
• Welcome means to receive someone or something with pleasure or satisfaction.
• Forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense they have committed.