GETTING BACK (AT) Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

getting back (at)

verb

present participle of get back (at)

as in giving back

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

owing

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Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has defended the strikes as a crucial way of retaliating against Russia.

— Julia Boehning, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the Houthis are reportedly retaliating by stepping up missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets including airports, military facilities, and an Aramco oil refinery.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of retaliating

Verb

Singh and Oppenheim spent the next few days working on the script in a Mid-City office, then Singh spent five days alone rewriting the character of Hansen, infusing a mystical, avenging-angel undertone to his character.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
From then on the press made a point of painting you as the furious, avenging sister.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of avenging

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