retaliating
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The company is retaliating against the union for organizing strikes.
Definition:inflicting punishment or harm in response to a previous attack or wrong
Example:He decided to retaliate with a lawsuit after being unfairly accused.
Definition:using a specific action to respond to an attack or wrong
Example:The government is retaliating by increasing tariffs on imported goods.
Definition:choosing a specific method to respond to an attack or wrong
Example:The community is retaliating for the recent increase in crime by forming security patrols.
Definition:inflicting punishment or harm as a response to a previous action
Example:The company retaliated in kind by cancelling the order of the supplier who had recently raised prices unfairly.
Definition:responding to an action with a similar action
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