Index of English words, starting with "re"

(1) - Retrenchment (n.) A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.
(2) - Retrenchment (n.) The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.

(1) - Retrial (n.) A secdond trial, experiment, or test; a second judicial trial, as of an accused person.

(1) - Retribute (v. t.) To pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or punishment; to requite; as, to retribute one for his kindness; to retribute just punishment to a criminal.

(1) - Retribution (n.) Specifically, reward and punishment, as distributed at the general judgment.
(2) - Retribution (n.) That which is given in repayment or compensation; return suitable to the merits or deserts of, as an action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or wrong.
(3) - Retribution (n.) The act of retributing; repayment.

(1) - Retributive (a.) Alt. of Retributory