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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