retaliating Definition
making an attack or doing something harmful to someone in response to an attack on oneself; seeking revenge.
Using retaliating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retaliating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company is accused of retaliating against workers who complained about unsafe working conditions.
Example
He retaliated against his critics by suing them for defamation.
Example
She retaliated by spreading rumors about him.
retaliating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for retaliating
- avenge
- revenge
- strike back
- get back at
- retaliate against
Summary: retaliating in Brief
To 'retaliate' [rɪˈtæliˌeɪtɪŋ] means to make an attack or do something harmful to someone in response to an attack on oneself, seeking revenge. Examples include the company retaliating against workers who complained about unsafe working conditions and someone retaliating by spreading rumors about another person. Synonyms include 'avenge,' 'revenge,' and 'strike back.'
