retaliation against

Frequency: 7.512.9 per million words

Specifies the target of the retaliation.

Examples (10)

  • Retaliation against government troops is feared.
  • The company promised no retaliation against employees who reported the fraud.
  • He warned of severe retaliation against anyone attempting to sabotage the peace talks.
  • There was immediate retaliation against the rebel forces after their unprovoked attack.
  • Activists often face threats of retaliation against their families.
  • The new law aims to prevent retaliation against whistleblowers.
  • The government prepared for potential retaliation against its economic sanctions.
  • Such actions could provoke strong retaliation against our allies.
  • She spoke out despite knowing the risk of retaliation against her.
  • The community stood firm, refusing to engage in retaliation against their aggressors.