Retaliation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/

Full definition of retaliation

Noun

1. Violent response to an act of harm or perceived injustice.
2. An act of violent response.
• 2009, January 13, , `Never again,' says survivor, Hamas knew there would be massive retaliations.

Synonyms

Related terms

• retaliate
• retaliatory