Definition of Retaliation

the action of harming someone in response to something equally hurtful

Examples of Retaliation in a sentence

In the act of retaliation for turning on the mob, several gangsters killed the rat’s entire family.  🔊

Although he knew that retaliation would only lead to more pain, the victim plotted a revenge attack on the thieves that broke into his store.  🔊

Several soldiers fired back at the enemy line in retaliation for the initial shots discharged.  🔊

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