Zurückschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "strike back", "hit back" or "fight back".

Essential properties of "zurückschlagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zurückschlagen
Simple past: schlug zurück
Participle: zurückgeschlagen

See full conjugation of zurückschlagen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zurückschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Retaliate with similar force"

Definition: "To respond to an attack or aggression with similar force."
Translation(s): strike back, hit back, fight back, repel, retaliate
Synonym(s): kontern, zurückwerfen
Antonym(s): nachgeben, aufgeben
Related word(s): Gegenangriff, Verteidigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Boxer konnte den Angriff erfolgreich zurückschlagen.The boxer was able to successfully strike back at the attack.
Die Armee hat den feindlichen Vorstoß zurückgeschlagen.The army repelled the enemy advance.
Er musste den Vorwurf mit Argumenten zurückschlagen.He had to refute the accusation with arguments.

2.) "Respond forcefully to a comment/situation"

Definition: "To react to a situation or comment with a forceful response."
Translation(s): retort, snap back, hit back, strike back (verbally)
Synonym(s): erwidern, entgegnen
Antonym(s): schweigen, ignorieren
Related word(s): Antwort, Reaktion

📝 Some usage examples:

Auf die Kritik hat er scharf zurückgeschlagen.He sharply retorted to the criticism.
Sie schlug mit einer scharfen Bemerkung zurück.She snapped back with a sharp remark.
Er schlug auf die Vorwürfe zurück.He hit back at the accusations.

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