Synonyms for strike back

Most common

reflect · repel · retaliate

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To respond to an attack by attacking one's opponent or opponents.

Example sentences

• reflect You reflect a quiet confidence in all that you do.
• repel The talisman he's carrying should repel evil spirits.
• retaliate How can you be so passive? Why don't you retaliate?

By length

4 letters

head¹

5 letters

repel²

7 letters

reflect²

9 letters

retaliate⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (repel² = 2 syllables).