retaliated

[US]/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪ.tɪd/
[UK]/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪ.tɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take revenge or respond to an attack

Phrases & Collocations

retaliated against

retaliated swiftly

retaliated fiercely

retaliated quickly

retaliated immediately

retaliated strongly

retaliated openly

retaliated decisively

retaliated violently

retaliated aggressively

Example Sentences

he retaliated against the bully by standing up for himself.

after the attack, the country retaliated with airstrikes.

she retaliated by spreading rumors about her coworker.

the player retaliated after being fouled during the game.

they retaliated with a counter-offensive to regain control.

he felt justified when he retaliated against the unfair treatment.

the company retaliated by cutting ties with the supplier.

she didn’t want to retaliate, preferring to take the high road.

the government warned that any attack would be met with a retaliated response.

in the end, he decided not to retaliate and walked away.

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