Strike back
Strike back verb - Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.
Usage example: The Empire strikes back
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Synonyms for Strike back
Strike and strike back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike" instead a verb "Strike back".
Strike
Strike verb - To refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands.
Strike back and strike are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Strike back" with "Strike", this verbs are similar.
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Strike and Strike back. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/strike_back/strike
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