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retaliation

noun as in vengeance

noun as in revenge

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What followed, she alleges, was months of retaliation by McMillion and those loyal to him.

She filed her own claim against the city earlier this year, alleging was been denied the promotion as retaliation for agreeing to testify on Colomey’s behalf.

A few weeks ago, after Iran attacked Israel with missiles, Trump said Israel should “hit the nuclear“—i.e., it should respond by destroying Iran’s nuclear facilities. President Biden persuaded Netanyahu to launch a “proportional” retaliation, which he did, destroying Iranian missile factories, aircraft, and air-defense sites.

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More than 20 have sued him, alleging retaliation for challenging his agenda.

From no federal aid to the threat of a tariff war or retaliation, the entertainment industry could be in for a bumpy ride under the incoming Trump presidency.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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