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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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Beijing has retaliated against the U.S. with sharply reduced imports of American agriculture goods.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“They don’t just think they’ll get retaliated against — they will get retaliated against,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Iran retaliated with two attacks on a major gas hub in Qatar and a missile barrage fired at the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as the war entered a new phase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli