verb
- to do something harmful to someone because they have done something harmful to you
Examples
- The country threatened to retaliate if attacked.
- She decided not to retaliate against her critics.
- The company retaliated by filing a lawsuit.
- He was tempted to retaliate after being insulted.
- The team retaliated with a strong offensive play.
- Workers may retaliate against unfair treatment.
- The government promised to retaliate against cyber attacks.