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Definition retaliate in British English

retaliate verb

[intransitive] verb
/rɪˈtælieɪt/
1

to do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they have done something harmful or unpleasant to you

Example

Militant students hurled firebombs and riot police retaliated with tear gas.

Example

They say they will retaliate by halting British imports.

Example

They have threatened to retaliate against the US for the bombing raid.

Synonyms and related words
retaliate pay back get back at
Definition retaliate in British English