1. to return like for like; to get revenge by harming someone who has harmed you
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• When bullied at school, he never retaliates with violence.
• The country retaliates against trade sanctions with its own restrictions.
• She retaliates by spreading rumors about her former friend.
• The team retaliates after the opposing player’s dirty hit.
• He always retaliates when someone insults his family.
• The company retaliates against whistleblowers by firing them.