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Retaliation

noun
/ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
Word Frequency: 2.5

Definitions

1.nounViolent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.

Synonyms

revengeretributionreprisalvengeancepaybackvindictivenesspunishmentrecriminationcounter-attackcounterattackblackmailvendetta

Rhymes With

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclination
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