to inflict damage, injury, punishment in return for an injury, insult, etc.; to retaliate for; to take revenge.

to draw back (as from a blow, difficulty, etc.); to flinch.

to go back, return withdrawing oneself from facing a danger, challenge, etc.; to retreat.

to become lean or emaciated.

to exhibit one's courage, valour.

to go away (as not to be seen); to disappear.