retaliation
pronunciation
How to pronounce retaliation in British English:
UK [rɪˌtæliˈeɪʃn]
How to pronounce retaliation in American English:
US [ rɪˌtælɪˈeʃən]
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- Noun:
- action taken in return for an injury or offense
Word Origin
- retaliation (n.)
- 1580s, noun of action from Late Latin retaliare "pay back in kind," from re- "back" (see re-) + Latin talio "exaction of payment in kind," from or influenced by talis "suchlike" (see that). Originally used both in good and evil senses.
Example
- 1. Some hong kong lawmakers called this week for retaliation .
- 2. This is an invitation to retaliation .
- 3. This has sparked threats of retaliation .
- 4. Trade retaliation is a tactical possibility .
- 5. This strategy also carries the risk of retaliation .