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What is another word for Retaliation? – 125 Retaliation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    revenge vengeance reprisal retribution retaliation payback revengefulness vindictiveness spite reprisals counterattack countermeasure reciprocation requital punishment penalty recompense compensation indemnity amends restitution expiation atonement revengeance avengement vendetta grudge rancor animosity hostility belligerence aggression offense counteroffense defense self-defense resistance

    Meaning of Retaliation

    The action of retaliating or replying to an attack or injury.

    Definitions

    • The action of retaliating or replying to an attack or injury, typically with the intention of inflicting injury or damage in return.
    • * A counterattack or countermeasure, especially one that is intended to punish or deter an enemy.

    Etymology of Retaliation

    The word "retaliation" has its roots in the Latin word "retaliare," which means "to return like for like" or "to repay in kind."
    The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of retaliating or replying to an attack or injury.

    Example Uses

    • The country threatened retaliation against its enemies if they did not cease their aggressive actions.
    • * The employee felt that the company's retaliation against her for speaking out was unfair and unjust.
    • * The team's retaliation on the field was fierce, with several players getting into altercations with their opponents.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    forgiveness pardon amnesty clemency leniency mercy compassion sympathy empathy understanding tolerance patience calmness peacefulness serenity tranquility conciliation reconciliation appeasement accommodation compromise cooperation diplomacy

    Related Nouns

    revenge vengeance reprisal retribution punishment penalty compensation restitution expiation atonement vendetta grudge rancor animosity hostility belligerence aggression offense defense resistance counterattack countermeasure reciprocation requital

    Related Verbs

    retaliate revenge avenge punish penalize compensate restitution expiate atone vindicate requite reciprocate counterattack countermeasure resist defend offend aggress belliger hostile

    Related Adjectives

    retaliatory vengeful vindictive punitive penal compensatory restitutional expiatory atonement vendetta-like grudging rancorous animistic hostile belligerent aggressive offensive defensive resistant counteractive reciprocal