noun · Medium SAT word

    Retaliation

    revenge; action taken in return for an injury or offense

    Retaliation in a sentence

    He swore retaliation against those who betrayed his trust.

    Synonyms for retaliation

    • revenge
    • reprisal
    • payback

    Antonyms for retaliation

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