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retaliated

VERB

get even with someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reciprocate

STRONG

get pay recompense repay requite retrospect return revenge revive settle

WEAK

even the score exact retribution get back at give and take make reprisal pay back return the compliment square accounts strike back take an eye for an eye take revenge turn the tables on turn upon wreak vengeance

Antonyms

STRONG

depart leave lose take

WEAK

forgive pardon sympathize

Example Sentences

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"Two countries in the world retaliated against us: The People's Republic of China and Canada," he told reporters last week.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Discussions with Canada have been more challenging, he added, noting that the country was the only one other than China that retaliated against the U.S. for its tariffs.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Police Department retaliated against four officers who attempted to raise concerns about unsafe working conditions at a firearms training facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It dropped another 6% the following day, after China retaliated with tariffs of its own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Ali never retaliated against any of his tormentors, I suppose partly because he could never catch them with that twisted leg dragging behind him.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini