Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retaliation
noun
/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of returning an injury or wrong by inflicting a similar harm on the perpetrator.
Examples
- After the initial attack, the country prepared for retaliation against its aggressor.
- Many believe that retaliation only escalates the cycle of violence.
- He faced retaliation from his peers after speaking out against the unfair treatment.
Meaning
Retaliation refers to the action taken to respond to an act of aggression or wrongdoing, often with the intent to hurt the wrongdoer in return.
Synonyms
- Revenge
- Reprisal
- Vengeance
- Counterattack
- Retribution
