get back (at) (Meaning)

get back (at)

to do something bad or unpleasant to (someone who has treated one badly or unfairly)

No strong antonyms found.

No weak antonyms found.

I'll get back at him for that insult.
She couldn't get back at her boss for the unfair treatment, but she vented to her friends instead.
The accused promised to get back at the victim for testifying against him.
I know it's wrong to get back at someone, but I can't help but feel the urge.
The angry mob vowed to get back at the perpetrator for their heinous crime.
It took years for her to get back at her cheating ex-boyfriend.
I'm going to get back at my brother for breaking my favorite toy.
The betrayal cut her deeply, and she vowed to get back at her former friend.
He was determined to get back at the company that had wronged him.
Despite the consequences, she couldn't resist the temptation to get back at her tormentor.

to do something bad or unpleasant to (someone who has treated one badly or unfairly)

retaliate,give back, revenge, avenge, compensate,refund, exchange, reimburse, satisfy, reciprocate

owe,,

I'll get back at him for that insult.

She couldn't get back at her boss for the unfair treatment, but she vented to her friends instead.

The accused promised to get back at the victim for testifying against him.

I know it's wrong to get back at someone, but I can't help but feel the urge.