retaliate

US /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
UK /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
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riposter, se venger

make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack

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The victims' families vowed to retaliate against the perpetrators.
Les familles des victimes ont juré de riposter contre les coupables.
If they attack, we will retaliate with full force.
S’ils attaquent, nous riposterons avec toute notre force.