retaliate
US /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
UK /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
1.
报复, 反击
make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack
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The victims' families vowed to retaliate against the perpetrators.
受害者家属誓言要对肇事者进行报复。
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If they attack, we will retaliate with full force.
如果他们攻击，我们将全力反击。