strike back

strike back
phrasal verb [intransitive]
Word forms "strike back":
present tense I/you/we/they strike back he/she/it strikes back present participle striking back past tense struck back past participle struck back
a) to attack, harm, or criticize someone who has attacked, harmed, or criticized you

The most vulnerable are also those least able to strike back.

strike back at:

The bombing was apparently carried out by the Mafia to strike back at the Pope.

strike back against:

They threatened to strike back against the UN for the bombing raids.

b) to make a successful attack in a competition after being attacked yourself, especially by scoring a goal or a point

The Germans struck back with two goals in seven minutes.


English dictionary. 2014.

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