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Retaliation

noun

/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong

The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.

revenge, reprisal, payback, vengeance

forgiveness, mercy, pardon, reconciliation

fear of retaliation, swift retaliation, military retaliation

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

The ability to express ideas or sounds clearly and distinctly.

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; skill in devising or combining.

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

the front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach