strike back
"Strike back" is often used in contexts involving retaliation or counteraction, especially in response to an attack or provocation.
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Definition
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(common)To retaliate or respond to an attack or provocation.
Example
- After being criticized, she decided to strike back with her own harsh comments.
- The country vowed to strike back if they were attacked.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "strike back":
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