retaliation
//rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən//
Noun
retaliationSingular
retaliationsPlural
1
The action of harming someone because they have harmed you; revenge or reprisal.
The company took legal action in retaliation for the leaked documents.
2
A counterattack or response to an attack, especially in military or political contexts.
The country launched airstrikes in retaliation for the attack on its embassy.