Dictionary definition of retaliate

1. The team promised to retaliate on the field after a controversial referee decision.
2. Diplomats hoped to de-escalate the situation, avoiding any need to retaliate militarily.
3. The organization warned against retaliating against whistleblowers, promoting transparency.
4. The bullied student reported the harassment rather than retaliating physically.
5. Leaders urged restraint, discouraging nations from retaliating in the midst of the crisis.
6. They decide not to retaliate against the insult.
7. The boxer prepares to retaliate with a powerful punch.
8. She chooses to retaliate by ignoring their mean comments.
9. The nation vows to retaliate against any act of aggression.
10. He resists the urge to retaliate and walks away calmly.
11. The company warns competitors not to retaliate against their new product launch.
12. She refrains from retaliating and instead seeks peaceful resolution.
13. The army is ready to retaliate if attacked.
14. He urges his followers not to retaliate with violence.
15. The victim of cyberbullying decides not to retaliate online.
16. She refuses to retaliate and chooses forgiveness instead.
17. The government warns of severe consequences if any neighboring country retaliates.
18. He believes in turning the other cheek instead of retaliating.
19. The organization condemns retaliating acts of revenge.
20. She suppresses the desire to retaliate and focuses on personal growth.
21. The coach instructs the team not to retaliate to the opponent's aggressive play.
22. He understands the importance of diplomacy over retaliating with force.
23. The community advocates for peaceful solutions rather than retaliating with violence.
24. She resists the temptation to retaliate and opts for understanding and empathy.