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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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Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Tuesday vowed to "strike back".

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 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

That this series has been so epic has been because whenever either side has been on top, the other has found a way to strike back.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

Every reflex inside said to strike back, but I didn’t.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

strike back

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