strike back
US /straɪk bæk/
UK /straɪk bæk/
1.
membalas, menyerang balas
to retaliate or respond to an attack or provocation with a counterattack
:
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After being insulted, he decided to strike back with a sharp retort.
Selepas dihina, dia memutuskan untuk membalas dengan jawapan yang tajam.
•
The army prepared to strike back against the enemy's offensive.
Tentera bersiap sedia untuk membalas serangan musuh.