shoot back
- retaliateRespond to injury alike
- return fireShoot at attackers
- respondGive a reply
- counterFlat service surface
- snap backRecover suddenly after stress
retort · fight back · answer · volley · ricochet · defend · exchange · gunfire · rapid · aim · trigger · reflex · instinct · dodge · cover · crossfire · muzzle · flash
defensive vs offensive action
shoot backopen fire
Begin discharging weapons
attack · ambush · strike first
retaliation vs submission
shoot backsurrender
Cease resistance, yield
yield · submit · capitulate · give up · stand down