instant retaliation
Frequency: 7.311.5 per million words
Retaliation that happens at once.
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Examples (10)
- The attack prompted instant retaliation from the opposing forces.
- Any perceived insult could lead to instant retaliation.
- She feared instant retaliation if she reported the wrongdoing.
- The system was designed for instant retaliation in case of a cyber-attack.
- His harsh words met with instant retaliation from the crowd.
- They warned of severe and instant retaliation against any aggressor.
- The company faced instant retaliation from consumers after the price hike.
- There was an unspoken agreement that any breach would result in instant retaliation.
- He expected instant retaliation for his provocative statement.
- The government's policy allowed for instant retaliation in response to terrorist acts.