reciprocation

noun

re·cip·ro·ca·tion | \ri-ˌsi-prə-ˈkā-shən

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Definition of reciprocation

1a : a mutual exchange

b : a return in kind or of like value

2 : an alternating motion

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Wood explains, making special note of Harry’s reciprocation of the same type of contact. — refinery29.com, "A Body Language Expert Explains Why Meghan Markle Is Always Touching Prince Harry," 26 June 2018 This might be viewed as reciprocation on the president's part for Stewart's work on Trump's 2016 campaign. — Eugene Scott, Washington Post, "Another candidate with problematic views on race just won his GOP primary," 13 June 2018 But one function of a healthy friendship is a person's willingness to occasionally give, without expectation of compensation or reciprocation. — Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, "Partner's sister insists on family exclusion," 16 Apr. 2018 But one function of a healthy friendship is a person’s willingness to occasionally give, without expectation of compensation or reciprocation. — Amy Dickinson, BostonGlobe.com, "Partner’s sister insists on family exclusion," 15 Apr. 2018 And Boyfriend’s generosity, which denies reciprocation, sounds like control to me. — Philip Galanes, New York Times, "Why Can’t a Modern Woman Pay (at Least) Half?," 8 Mar. 2018 Is Carol’s affection perhaps meant to double down on the joke, to show how ridiculous such a reciprocation would be in real life? — Rebecca Onion, Slate Magazine, "Why there’s such a long cultural history of jokes about workplace sexual harassment.," 19 Dec. 2017 Concessions without reciprocation, made against the better judgment of foreign policy advisers, smack more of payoff than outreach. — Michael Gerson, Alaska Dispatch News, "Trump’s subservience to Russia is just not normal," 24 July 2017 Trump reached out to touch Macron’s shoulder, a gesture that drew Macron’s smile but not his reciprocation. — Fred Kaplan, Slate Magazine, "With Trump, Flattery Will Get You Everywhere," 13 July 2017

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