Word Type

Verb

The word "reciprocate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

reciprocatable reciprocating reciprocation reciprocator unreciprocate unreciprocated

Etymologically Related To

reciprocal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act move

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

counter counterchange exchange interchange retaliate

Manner Of

act move

Related Terms

reciprocal reciprocality reciprocatory reciprocitarian reciprocity

Related Terms

action backwards counter exchange feeling forwards giving piston reciprocal response retaliate retort taking

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