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Retaliation

Definition:

Retaliation refers to the act of responding to an action or event with a counteraction, often in order to seek revenge or gain retribution.

Examples:

As a Noun:

• The employee faced retaliation from their employer after filing a complaint.
• There was a fear of retaliation if the witnesses spoke out against the criminal organization.

As a Verb:

• If you retaliate against your bullies, it is important to do so in a non-violent manner.
• She retaliated against the unfair treatment by exposing the corruption within the company.

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