retaliate

to retaliate an insult

retaliate upon one's enemy

the blow stung and she retaliated immediately.

they used their abilities to retaliate the injury.

If they attack our troops, we will retaliate in kind.

The country vowed to retaliate against the enemy's attack.

She decided not to retaliate against her rude coworker.

The company chose to retaliate by lowering their prices.

He was tempted to retaliate with harsh words, but he held back.

The team planned to retaliate with a stronger defense strategy.

The student retaliated by spreading rumors about the bully.

Instead of retaliating, she chose to forgive and move on.

The rival gang retaliated by vandalizing their territory.

The government warned of dire consequences if the neighboring country retaliated.

He knew that retaliating would only escalate the situation further.