Advertisement
Advertisement
retaliation
[ri-tal-ee-ey-shuhn]
Other Word Forms
- counterretaliation noun
- nonretaliation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of retaliation1
Example Sentences
Israel's strikes have led to retaliation from Iran, which has launched missile attacks on Israel.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed "harsh punishment" for Israel but Iran is in a much weaker position today than it was two years ago and its options for retaliation are limited.
The strikes prompted swift retaliation with what Israel’s military said was an attack involving more than 100 drones, even as Iran vowed it was the first wave of its response.
Israel has declared a state of emergency and said the country expects retaliation.
“At the same time, the companies have broken labor laws by engaging in unlawful surveillance, interrogation of members at actions, threats, and retaliation for union activity. This is unacceptable.”
Advertisement
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse