How is the word riposter translated from French to English

English translation
Retaliate
verb

Faire du mal à quelqu'un parce qu'il vous en a fait.

To harm someone because they harmed you.

Examples with “riposter”

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  • Il n'a pas riposté. — He did not retaliate.

  • Elle a décidé de se venger après ce traitement injuste. — She decided to retaliate after the unfair treatment.

  • Ne riposte pas quand quelqu'un est grossier en ligne. — Don't retaliate when someone is rude online.

  • Trouves-tu juste de se venger des harceleurs ? — Do you think it's right to retaliate against bullies?

  • L'autre équipe a riposté avec deux buts rapides. — The other team retaliated with two quick goals.

  • Il a eu envie de se venger quand ils l'ont insulté. — He felt the urge to retaliate when they insulted him.

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