Definition of Retaliate

to respond to an attack in some way

Examples of Retaliate in a sentence

Although Larry wants to retaliate against the man who killed his wife, he is going to wait for the court to administer justice.  

The country will more than likely retaliate against the sanctions with its own trade restrictions.  

Since Alice got me in trouble with our parents, I will retaliate and do the same thing to her.  

My first instinct was to retaliate and scream back at her.  

In the movie’s sequel, the captured villain will break out of prison and retaliate against the superheroes that put him there.  

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