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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retaliated

Grande’s stanbase quickly retaliated, saying that those commenting on her weight were bringing back body-shaming and tabloid-era hypercriticism.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it retaliated by targeting U.S. military sites in Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Tehran retaliated against several of Washington’s regional allies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

They said Crowley’s repeated warnings were ignored and that Bass retaliated by ousting her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

I never retaliated the way I felt I could or said anything smart, like, “Does madam need help?”

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee