Meaning of the word retaliate in English

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retaliate

US /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
UK /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
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Verb

1.

make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack

Example:
The victims' families vowed to retaliate against the perpetrators.
If they attack, we will retaliate with full force.
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