Another word for retaliate

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Verb

To return like for like, especially to return an unfriendly or hostile action with a similar one

strike back
(intransitive) To retaliate

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retort
To reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner.
To present a counterargument to (an argument or accusation).
To return in kind; pay back.

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1. To reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner.
2. To present a counterargument to (an argument or accusation).
3. To return in kind; pay back.
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reciprocate
To give or take mutually; interchange:
To show, feel, or give in response or return:
To give and take something mutually.

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1. To give or take mutually; interchange:
2. To show, feel, or give in response or return:
3. To give and take something mutually.
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hit back
To retaliate

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1. To retaliate
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counter
Contrary; opposing:
One that is an opposite.
A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.

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1. Contrary; opposing:
2. One that is an opposite.
3. A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.
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Another word for retaliate

Verb

repay
To pay back:
To give back, either in return or in compensation:
To make a return or compensation for:

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1. To pay back:
2. To give back, either in return or in compensation:
3. To make a return or compensation for:
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requite
To make return for (something done or felt) in a similar or appropriate fashion:
To avenge (an insult or wrongdoing).
To respond to (another) or do something to or for (another) in return for that person's action or emotion:

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1. To make return for (something done or felt) in a similar or appropriate fashion:
2. To avenge (an insult or wrongdoing).
3. To respond to (another) or do something to or for (another) in return for that person's action or emotion:
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strike back
(intransitive) To retaliate

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1. (intransitive) To retaliate
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counter
Contrary; opposing:
One that is an opposite.
A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.

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1. Contrary; opposing:
2. One that is an opposite.
3. A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.
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