Definitions
make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
Word origin
From Latin retāliātus, past participle of retāliō (“to requite, retaliate”).
Used in a sentence
“John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier.”
“Many companies have policies in place to prevent bosses from retaliating against allegations of harassment.”
“One ambassador sent word to the duke's son that his visit should be retaliated.”
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01“Strike back”9 letters
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