Contravene
Contravene verb - To fail to keep.
Strike back and contravene are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike back" instead a verb "Contravene".
Strike back
Strike back verb - Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.
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Synonyms for Strike back
Contravene and strike back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contravene" instead a verb "Strike back".
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Strike back and Contravene. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contravene/strike_back
Contravene & Strike back. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contravene/strike_back>.
Strike back or Contravene. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contravene/strike_back.
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