Definitions

1. verb

to take revenge or retaliation for a perceived wrong or injury

“The government threatened to retaliate against the country that had imposed the trade embargo.”

2. verb

to respond or react to a situation or action in a hostile or aggressive manner

“The company will retaliate against the unfair criticism in its next advertising campaign.”

3. noun

the act of taking revenge or retaliation

“The news of the retaliation sparked widespread outrage and calls for calm.”