retaliation
Translation
retaliation, reprisal, revenge
Examples
They feared retaliation from the enemy.
They feared retaliation from the enemy.
The attack was in retaliation for the bombing.
The attack was in retaliation for the bombing.
Grammar Patterns
in retaliation for (sth.) as a reaction to (sth.) The attack was in retaliation for the bombing.
fear of retaliation the fear that someone will retaliate They acted out of fear of retaliation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revenge, reprisal, vengeance; Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Etymology
The noun form of 'retaliate'. From 're-' (back) + 'talis' (such) + '-ation' (action/state).
Memory Tips
This is the 'action' of retaliating. If you retaliate, you are committing an act of retaliation.