retaliate
verb (used without object)
to return like for like, especially evil for evil.
had retaliated
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past perfectof retaliate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The jury found the district was negligent in hiring Howard Irvin, a former vice president of student services at Los Angeles Southwest College, and had retaliated against the plaintiff, Sabrena Turner-Odom, for making the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2024
He also acknowledged that Boeing had retaliated against whistleblowers but said he had "listened" to those employees.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
Twelve officers subsequently filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, asserting the police department had retaliated against them for exercising their First Amendment rights.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
The coach did concede Buddy Boeheim had retaliated for being pushed.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
And Baird, with a humor of his own, had retaliated by dragging her to the Astor Roof and to musical plays.
From His Family by Ernest Poole
