The Open Dictionary

retaliation

noun

UK/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of retaliation noun

  1. Uncountable

    An act of harming someone or doing something detrimental in response to a harmful action or statement.

    • The company faced severe retaliation for leaking trade secrets.

    • In the competitive market, price wars are often a common form of retaliation.

    • He was afraid of retaliation if he reported the misconduct.