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strike back

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strike back (at someone or something)

to return the blows of someone or something; to return the attack of someone or something. The victim struck back at the mugger and scared him away. The victim struck back in the courts.

See also: back, strike

strike back

v.

To deliver a return attack; counterattack: The rebels struck back at the government forces.

See also: back, strike