Translation of "retaliate" into Italian

vendicarsi, reagire, rivalersi are the top translations of "retaliate" into Italian.

retaliate verb grammar

To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront. [..]

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  • vendicarsi

    verb

    do something harmful to get revenge

    I knew they'd try to retaliate, but I didn't think it would happen this fast.

    Sapevo che avrebbero provato a vendicarsi, ma non così in fretta.

  • reagire

    verb

    We need to retaliate with a swift and overwhelming show of force.

    Dobbiamo reagire con un rapido e massiccio atto di forza.

  • rivalersi

    verb

    Since they couldn't verify it, wouldn't Washington have to retaliate against the Russians or the Chinese before they dealt with us?

    Poiché non potrebbero verificarlo, Washington non dovrebbe rivalersi contro i russi o i cinesi prima di trattare con noi?

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    • vendicare
    • contraccambiare

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  • Nemesi

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