Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Retaliate

react

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Retaliate is React.

• Retaliate means to respond to an action with an action of equal force or strength, especially in a harmful or violent way.
• React means to respond to something, typically in a way that is emotional or automatic.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of responding to something. However, the word retaliate has a more specific meaning, as it refers to responding to something with an action of equal force or strength, especially in a harmful or violent way. The word react has a more general meaning, and can be used to refer to responding to anything in any way.

In the sentence "The soldier retaliated against the enemy by firing back," the speaker is not just saying that the soldier responded to the enemy's attack, but that the soldier also responded with an action of equal force or strength. Therefore, the word "react" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "retaliate" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for retaliate. The word clap means to strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly, typically in order to express appreciation or to applaud. The word facilitate means to make something easier or possible. The word rotate means to turn or move around on an axis. These words do not convey the same sense of responding to something with an action of equal force or strength as the word retaliate.