strike back

/straɪk bæk/
/straɪk bæk/
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Other forms: strikes back; striking back; stricken back

Definitions of strike back
  1. verb
    make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
    “The Empire strikes back”
    “The Giants struck back and won the opener”
    synonyms: retaliate
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    type of:
    hit, strike
    make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
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