Definition of retaliates

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Definition of retaliates

  • make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil (verb)

    Examples

    1. The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing

    Synonyms

    1. strike back
  • take revenge for a perceived wrong (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. avenge
    2. revenge

See definition of retaliates in Merriam Webster