retaliate

UK
/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
US
/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
retaliateverb
retaliated
Präteritum
retaliated
Partizip Perfekt
retaliating
Gerundium
UK
/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
US
/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
Übersetzungen
The country threatened to retaliate if attacked.
Страна пригрозила ответить, если на неё нападут.
He decided to retaliate against his enemies.
Он решил отомстить своим врагам.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
начать контрнаступление
наносить удары в ответ
Definitionen
To make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack.
After being insulted, he decided to retaliate by spreading rumors about his opponent.
To return like for like, especially to return evil for evil.
The company retaliated against the lawsuit by filing a counterclaim.
Synonyme
get back at
hit back
pay back
strike back