strike back

• Répondre de manière agressive ou rendre un coup après une attaque ou une offense, physiquement ou verbalement.

To retaliate or respond aggressively after being attacked or wronged, either physically or verbally.

1. Retaliate or counterattackB2informal

   To attack or respond aggressively after being attacked or wronged.

   riposter

   • The army struck back after the surprise attack.
   • She struck back at her critics with a powerful speech.
   • He decided to strike back by filing a lawsuit.