Definitions for redouble

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redouble re·dou·ble

Spelling: [ree-duhb-uh l]

IPA: /riˈdʌb əl/

Redouble is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 213 anagrams from letters in redouble (bdeeloru).

Definitions for redouble

noun

1. Bridge. the act of doubling one's opponent's double.
2. Fencing. an attack in a line other than that of the previous attack, made after the failure of the opponent to follow his or her parry of the previous attack with a riposte.

verb (used with object)

1. to double; make twice as great:
2. to echo or reecho.
3. Bridge. to double the double of (an opponent).
4. to go back over:
5. Archaic. to repeat.

verb (used without object)

1. to be doubled; become twice as great.
2. to be echoed; resound.
3. Bridge. to double the double of an opponent.

Origin of redouble

From the Middle French word redoubler, dating back to 1470-80. See re-, double

Examples for redouble

NBC was right to clarify its policies and redouble its efforts to make sure they are followed.

As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.

“Now we will redouble our efforts as more Afghans rally to our cause to fight the remaining invaders,” he adds.

Yet with them grew my sense of need to redouble a lover's diligence.

These changes at home initially make him redouble the repression of his family.

Fourth, international efforts in support of a peace process must redouble.

Lieutenant Abbot, on the other hand, appeared to redouble his deep interest.

On the contrary, he seemed to redouble his efforts to mortify his son.

Determination to win made Madge and Phil redouble their efforts.

To redouble the certainty of their truth every time one thinks of them.