tit for tat

Speech parts

1. tit for tat - Noun

2. tit for tat - Adjective

3. tit for tat - Phrase

Meaning

an equivalent given in return

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

tit-for-tat

Synonyms

eye for an eye seesaw response reaction revenge reply satisfaction retaliation vengeance reciprocity retribution redress reprisal repayment reciprocation
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Antonyms

amnesty quarter delivery discharge clearing mercy
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Hypernyms

return paying back getting even

Examples

The strategies which can invade ALL D in a cluster with the smallest value of p are those which are maximally discriminating, such as TIT FOR TAT. Robert Axelrod

TIT FOR TAT is collectively stable if and only if, w is large enough. This critical value of w is a function of the four payoff parameters, T; R, P, and S. Robert Axelrod

It is my request to you, tit for tat is not a solution. Ver ver thi shamtu nathi[.] [Hatred is never won over by hatred.]. Narendra Modi

This is just what human beings do-turn objects into people, people into objects. Back and forth. Tit for tat. Chuck Palahniuk

Another is the tit-for-tat strategy of reciprocal altruism. Source: Internet

Apple’s tit-for-tat battle with Epic Games over “Fortnite” continues with Apple suing Epic for breach of contract. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

tit for tat

Close letter words and terms

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