Search
to retaliate
01
to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner
Transitive: to retaliate an attack or insult
Example
When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury.
The organization decided to retaliate hacking attempts by counterattacking the source.
02
to take revenge for a wrongdoing or attack
Intransitive: to retaliate | to retaliate against sth
Example
In international relations, countries may retaliate against trade barriers by implementing their own restrictions on imports.
In the world of politics, leaders may choose to retaliate against hostile actions by imposing economic sanctions.
After the unexpected ambush, the soldiers retaliated with a swift and strategic counterattack against the enemy forces.
Example
When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury.
The organization decided to retaliate hacking attempts by counterattacking the source.
Nearby Words
