How did the Prophet and his Household respond to their oppressors by words or actions? Did they just distance themselves from them or did they retaliate in any way?
The Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) never retaliated from their oppressors but kept patience and tolerated for the sake of preserving Islam. By their great wisdom and patience, Ahlul Bayt (AS) could preserve Islamic teachings from evil rules who did not mind causing any damage to Islam and Muslims for getting or saving their chair.
Wassalam.