retaliation
nounStress: fourth syllable
Syllables: re-tal-i-a-tion (5)
English Definition
The action of returning a military attack; counterattack or revenge.
Example Sentence
They threatened retaliation in response to the attack.
US IPA
/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA
/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/