Strike back
Strike back verb - Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.
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Vindicate and strike back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vindicate" instead a verb "Strike back".
Vindicate
Vindicate verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.
Strike back and vindicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strike back" instead a verb "Vindicate".
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