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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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Israel retaliated by striking an important Iranian petrochemical plant and air defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Iran said it retaliated against a U.S. base.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

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