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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