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Strike back (9)

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I believe the answer is:

retaliate

'strike back' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for retaliate that I've seen before include "Give back blow for blow" , "Get one's own back" , "Strike back, counter" , "Make tit-for-tat attack" , "Hit back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Independent, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Star Tribune.
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