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strike back

VERB
retaliate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reciprocate
STRONG
get pay recompense repay requite retrospect return revenge revive settle
WEAK
even the score exact retribution get back at make reprisal pay back return the compliment square accounts 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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Nvidia may now look to strike back with hardware announcements at its own GTC conference this month.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

And the rest of the NFL fearing that the empire could be about to strike back.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Navy’s submarine force was one of the first weapons that was available to strike back effectively at the enemy in the Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

"Our advantage over our rivals disappeared across Austin and Mexico, but we can strike back in Brazil."

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

I tense, waiting for her to strike back.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

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