CEFR C1
retaliate
Translation
報復する / 仕返しする / 反撃する
Meaning
To retaliate is to respond to an attack, insult, injury, or penalty by attacking back or imposing a countermeasure. It can be personal, military, economic, or workplace-related.
Examples
- その国は関税に対して報復しました。
The country retaliated against the tariffs. - 会社は苦情を申し立てた従業員に報復してはいけません。
The company must not retaliate against employees who file complaints.