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

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The U.N.’s yearlong inquiry, whose summary we have reviewed, found a “factual basis” for the alleged victim’s allegations and for allegations that Mr. Khan retaliated against ICC staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Police Department retaliated against four officers who attempted to raise concerns about unsafe working conditions at a firearms training facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Iran retaliated by striking Qatar's Ras Laffan site on Wednesday and early on Thursday.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Eventually he retaliated and pushed my feet off the bed altogether.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro