strike back
Third Person
strikes back
Present Participle
striking back
Past Tense
struck back
Past Participle
struck back
1
to make a counterattack, often responding with similar force or action, especially in response to harm or wrongdoing
- The superhero vowed to strike back against the villain's evil plans to save the city.
- When faced with criticism, she chose not to remain silent but to strike back with a well-reasoned response.
- After being deceived, he decided it was time to strike back and expose the truth.
- The army prepared to strike back after an unprovoked attack on their borders.
- In the face of adversity, the community united to strike back against injustice.
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