<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>retaliated, retaliating.</li><li>to return like for like, especially evil for evil: to retaliate for an injury.</li><li>Synonyms: reciprocate, repay, counter.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>retaliated, retaliating.</li><li>to requite or make return for (a wrong or injury) with the like.</li></ul></li></ul>