Words Like RETALIATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RETALIATION.

6 Alternative Words Similar to retaliation

1 Revenge Noun Synonym Words Like Revenge

2 Return Noun Synonym Words Like Return

3 Retribution Noun Synonym Words Like Retribution

4 Payback Noun Hyponym Words Like Payback

5 Vengeance Noun Hyponym Words Like Vengeance

6 Reprisal Noun Hyponym

6 definitions of retaliation

1 The act of retaliating, or of returning like for like; retribution; now, specifically, the return of evil for evil; e.g., an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

2 action taken in return for an injury or offense

3 The act of retaliating; the return of like for like; the doing of that to another which he has done to us; especially (now usually), requital of evil; reprisal; revenge.

4 Synonyms Retribution, Reprisal, etc. See revenge.

5 Violent response to an act of harm or perceived injustice.

6 An act of violent response

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