retaliation
Example Sentences
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The judge says Mr. Hegseth’s actions were a clear case of illegal “retaliation” for speech he disliked.
The parent, who did not want to be named out of concern for retaliation, said his son was placed on a “No-Go List” for extracurricular activities and events.
From Los Angeles Times
Its priority is protecting the kingdom from an Iranian attack or other retaliation.
But the first part of the morning went by without incident or even a hint of retaliation.
From Literature
Cultural retaliation followed - calls to boycott Indian goods, the suspension of IPL broadcasts - driven by resentment.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
