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    retaliation

    US / rɪˌtælɪˈeʃən/

    ・

    UK /rɪˌtælɪˈeɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounRevenge for something harmful or wrong
    The workers are striking in retaliation for lowered wages

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    Seeking justice for protesters in Bangladesh | DW News

    14:39Seeking justice for protesters in Bangladesh | DW News
    • We're in a very difficult transitional situation, where we're seeing many, many examples of reprisal and retaliation against members of the former government and their supporters.

      We're in a very difficult transitional situation, where we're seeing many, many examples of reprisal and retaliation against members of the former government and their supporters.

    • We're in a very difficult transitional situation where we're seeing examples of many, many examples of reprisal and retaliation against members of the former government and their supporters.

      We're in a very difficult transitional situation where we're seeing examples of many, many examples of reprisal and retaliation against members of the former government and their supporters.

    B1

    RONALD REAGAN vs. TARIFFS: 1987 speech gains NEW LIFE in 2025

    05:11RONALD REAGAN vs. TARIFFS: 1987 speech gains NEW LIFE in 2025
    • High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.

      High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.

    • High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.

      High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.

    B1

    Breonna Taylor, EU’s ‘nuclear option’ and Golden Dome

    09:54Breonna Taylor, EU’s ‘nuclear option’ and Golden Dome
    • The European Union ramps up retaliation plans as hopes of a US trade deal fade.

      The European Union ramps up retaliation plans as hopes of a US trade deal fade.

    • The European Union ramps up retaliation plans as hopes of a U.S. trade deal fade.

      The European Union ramps up retaliation plans as hopes of a U.S. trade deal fade.

    B2

    The Body Keeps the Score

    06:03The Body Keeps the Score
    • But as importantly, in their bodies, they will have learned to be very still, almost frozen, because a part of them associates the expression of anything exuberant or powerful with the risk of bringing about retaliation from others.

      But as importantly, in their bodies, they will have learned to be very still, almost frozen, because a part of them associates the expression of anything exuberant or powerful with the risk of bringing about retaliation from others.

    • But, as importantly, in their bodies, they will have learnt to be very still, almost frozen, because a part of them associates the expression of anything exuberant or powerful with the risk of bringing about retaliation from others.

      But, as importantly, in their bodies, they will have learnt to be very still, almost frozen, because a part of them associates the expression of anything exuberant or powerful with the risk of bringing about retaliation from others.

    B2

    China Eyes Trade War Targets in EU for Counterstrikes

    03:05China Eyes Trade War Targets in EU for Counterstrikes
    • Are there any products that China might avoid retaliation because they actually need those items?

      Are there any products that China might avoid retaliation because they actually need those items?

    • Are there any products that China might avoid retaliation because they actually need those items?

      Are there any products that China might avoid retaliation because they actually need those items?

    B1

    What’s Coming is Worse Than 1929 Depression, It Will Last For Decades

    19:23What’s Coming is Worse Than 1929 Depression, It Will Last For Decades
    • Those countries on the other side of the ocean have also increased these tariffs in retaliation to the United States.

      Those countries on the other side of the ocean have also increased these tariffs in retaliation to the United States.

    • Those countries on the other side of the ocean have also increased these tariffs in retaliation to the United States.

      Those countries on the other side of the ocean have also increased these tariffs in retaliation to the United States.

    B1

    Tit for tat

    11:34Tit for tat
    • Tit for tat is an English saying meaning "equivalent retaliation". It is also a highly effective

      Tit for tat is an English saying meaning "equivalent retaliation". It is also a highly effective

    • Tit for tat is an English saying meaning equivalent for retaliation.

      Tit for tat is an English saying meaning equivalent for retaliation.

    B2

    The Brexit Files: can the customs union conundrum be solved?

    03:25The Brexit Files: can the customs union conundrum be solved?
    • The UK Parliament could reject a rule, but that would risk retaliation by the EU.

      The UK Parliament could reject a rule, but that would risk retaliation by the EU.

    • but that would risk retaliation by the EU.

      but that would risk retaliation by the EU.

    B1

    Warsaw Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    10:33Warsaw Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
    • In retaliation, the Nazis almost completely destroyed the city.

      In retaliation, the Nazis almost completely destroyed the city.

    • In retaliation,

      In retaliation,

    B1

    How do tariffs work? | CNBC Explains

    04:58How do tariffs work? | CNBC Explains
    • President Trump is unapologetically adding and increasing tariffs on many imports, prompting retaliation from China and others.

      President Trump is unapologetically adding and increasing tariffs on many imports, prompting retaliation from China and others.

    • President Trump is unapologetically adding and increasing tariffs on many imports, prompting retaliation from China and others.

      President Trump is unapologetically adding and increasing tariffs on many imports, prompting retaliation from China and others.

    B2