retaliation

Translations

retaliationnoun
retaliations
pl
He sought retaliation for the wrongs done to him.
Он искал мести за причиненные ему обиды.
The government promised swift retaliation against the attackers.
Правительство пообещало быстрое возмездие нападавшим.
ответный удар
The military prepared for a possible retaliation.
Военные готовились к возможному ответному удару.
Additional translations

Definitions

retaliationnoun
The action of returning a military attack; counterattack.
The country launched a retaliation after the surprise assault on its borders.
The action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.
He feared retaliation from his former colleagues after exposing their misconduct.