retaliate
//rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt//
Verb
retaliateInfinitive
retaliatePresent tense
retaliatedPast tense
retaliatedPast participle
retaliatingPresent participle
retaliatesThird-person singular
1
To take revenge or respond to an attack or injury by inflicting harm in return.
When he was criticized unfairly, he chose not to retaliate.
2
To respond to an action with a similar or equivalent action, especially in a hostile manner.
When the company raised prices, competitors retaliated by offering discounts.