retaliation — the action of returning a military attack; counter-attack
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of returning a military attack; counter-attack
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After his sister ate his pizza, Tom planned his retaliation by hiding her favorite snacks.
- The company faced economic retaliation from its competitors.
- The cat's retaliation for the bath was to knock over every plant in the house.
retaliation
NOUN//rɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən//
the action of returning a military attack; counter-attack
A retaliation scene where a child pushes back against their aggressor
Answer with equal flame and strike — retaliation's moment comes with force twice as bright
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'retaliatio,' derived from 'retaliare' meaning 'to pay back in kind.' The root 'talis' means 'such' or 'of that kind,' combined with the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again.'
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📝Examples
“After his sister ate his pizza, Tom planned his retaliation by hiding her favorite snacks.”
“The company faced economic retaliation from its competitors.”
“The cat's retaliation for the bath was to knock over every plant in the house.”
“The government warned of retaliation if the treaty was violated.”
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