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   Re·tal·i·a·tion

   /rəˌtalēˈāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of returning a military attack; counterattack: "the bombings are believed to be in retaliation for the trial of 15 suspects"
   • ▪ the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge: "protectionism invites retaliation"

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