Answer: retaliated

AnswerCrossword Clue
RETALIATEDReturned like for like.
RETALIATEDGot even with
RETALIATEDCountered
RETALIATEDWhat rapper did to enemy's lyrical diss
retaliatedRETALIATE
retaliatedMake an attack or assault in return for a similar attack
retaliatedRepay (an injury or insult) in kind