retaliation

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retaliation
[rɪtælɪˈeɪʃən]
sustantivo
1represalias (f pl)
  • in retaliation (for something) -> como represalia (por algo)

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retaliation [ri-ta-liei-shon]
sustantivo
1Desquite, despique; desagravio, satisfacción; pago, retorno, defensa.
  • By way of retaliation -> por vía de represalias
  • Law of retaliation -> Ley del talión

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retaliation [rɪˌtælɪˈeɪʃən] ?
noun
(Mil) represalias; (f) (revenge) represalia; (f)
in 1945 there was then no prospect of nuclear retaliation such as both superpowers face today Clearly, the source of the information cannot speak out for fear of retaliation
he sulks as a form of retaliation su forma de desquitarse es enfurruñarse
It requires a conscious effort not to withdraw from her. I know it is some form of childish retaliation for leaving me out Leaving women out can be a conscious choice. It may also be a form of retaliation in by way of retaliation (for sth)
in by way of retaliation (for sth): he was executed in retaliation for a raid on their headquartersor lo ejecutaron como represalia por el asalto de su sede
in retaliation Arab countries imposed a ban on petroleum exports President Nixon airlifted 2 billion worth of American arms to Israel. In retaliation, Arab oil-producing countries imposed a ban on petroleum exports to the United States

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