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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

"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

Beijing retaliated by forbidding Chinese companies from ordering Boeing jets -- or receiving those already ordered.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Screecher retaliated, and Maniac had to step back while a two-kid tornado swirled around the cabin.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli