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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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Beijing is considering ways to strike back against any tariffs reimposed under new legal authority—a situation that could bring an abrupt end to a fragile China-U.S. detente.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Pasten, who tallied 389 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown against the Golden Cougars, had more than enough time to strike back.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

And now that spring was here, the Soviet Union tried to strike back against the German forces.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

strike back

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