physical retaliation

Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words

Retaliation that involves bodily harm.

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Examples (10)

  • The school has a strict policy against any form of physical retaliation.
  • He walked away to avoid escalating the argument into physical retaliation.
  • Victims often fear physical retaliation if they report the crime.
  • The player was suspended for attempting physical retaliation on the field.
  • Verbal abuse can sometimes lead to sudden physical retaliation.
  • She was threatened with physical retaliation by the gang members.
  • Police officers are trained to handle situations without resorting to physical retaliation.
  • There was no evidence of physical retaliation despite the heated exchange.
  • The law prohibits physical retaliation even in response to provocation.
  • Employees were warned that physical retaliation would result in immediate dismissal.