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Retaliation
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Retaliation
noun
/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
retaliate
retaliatory
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example Sentences
The country threatened
retaliation
against any act of aggression.
Synonyms
revenge, reprisal, payback, vengeance
Antonyms
forgiveness, mercy, pardon, reconciliation
Collocations
fear of retaliation, swift retaliation, military retaliation
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