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Vocabulary Entry
retaliation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of retaliating or seeking revenge.
Example Sentences
"The retaliation against the attackers was swift."
"After the insult, she planned her retaliation carefully."
"He feared retaliation from his peers after speaking out."
V
verb
To respond to an injury or wrong with a similar action.
Example Sentences
"They decided to retaliate after being provoked."
"Retaliating only escalated the conflict."
"It's better to walk away than to retaliate."