retaliation
nounDivide 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:
vengeancereturnrevengepunishmentpaybackretributionreprisalAntonyms for retaliation:
extenuationclemencypardondeliverysympathykindnessreconciliationmercyforgivenessamnestyShow 4 more
Other 5-syllable words like retaliation
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