retaliation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaliation
Noun
  • What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier in the night, the No. 6 Pistons got revenge on the No. 3 Knicks in a 100-94 win.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Law firms and attorneys who have sued or prosecuted Trump, or represented his adversaries, have been targeted for retribution and concessions.
    Daniel Hall, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The finale found Dan seeking financial retribution from the pharmaceutical company responsible for Roseanne's opioid overdose.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Retaliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retaliation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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