Retaliate
/rɪˈtæliˌeɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.
Sentence Examples
How can you be so passive? Why don't you retaliate?
He wants to retaliate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The country threatened to ____ with trade tariffs if the other nation did not withdraw its sanctions.