Retaliate
/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To respond to an injury or wrong by inflicting an equivalent or greater harm in return.
The company threatened to retaliate against the hackers who breached their system.
Forms
- retaliates
- retaliated
- retaliating
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts involving self-defense or counteractions; care should be taken to distinguish lawful retaliation from unlawful revenge.
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