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retaliate
verb(re-tal-i-ate)
make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
Synonyms: strike back,
Examples:
The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing.
retaliate
verb(re-tal-i-ate)
take revenge for a perceived wrong
Synonyms: avenge, revenge,

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