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retaliation
noun
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Divide retaliation into syllables:

re · tal · i · a · tion

How to pronounce retaliation:

Definition of retaliation:

retaliation (noun):
an act of taking revenge
action taken in return for an injury or offense.

Synonyms for retaliation:

vengeancereturnrevengepunishmentpaybackretributionreprisal

Antonyms for retaliation:

extenuationclemencypardondeliverysympathykindnessreconciliationmercyforgivenessamnesty
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