Synonyms: retaliate, strike back
Definition: make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
Usage: The Empire strikes back; The Giants struck back and won the opener; The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing
Definition: make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
Usage: The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939; We must strike the enemy's oil fields; in the fifth inning, the Giants struck, sending three runners home to win the game 5 to 2