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retaliate

/riːˈtæliːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does retaliate mean?

verb

To take revenge or retaliation for a wrong or injury, or to respond aggressively to an attack or insult.

Example

"The company will retaliate against the hackers who stole their customer data."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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