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strike back

/straɪk bæk/ /straɪk bæk/
phrasal verb Social Neutral
  1. 1 karşılık vermek, misilleme yapmak

Definition (English)

To attack or criticize someone who has attacked or criticized you.

Example Sentences

  1. If they attack us, we will strike back.
    Bize saldırırlarsa, karşılık vereceğiz.
  2. The country threatened to strike back.
    Ülke misilleme yapma tehdidinde bulundu.

Synonyms

retaliatecounterattackfight backhit back

Related Words

attackdefenseconflictretaliationcriticismresponse

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