retaliatory attack

Examples (10)

• The government warned against any retaliatory attack following the border incident.
• After the bombing, the nation prepared for a swift retaliatory attack.
• Such an act could provoke a severe retaliatory attack from the enemy.
• They claimed their actions were merely a retaliatory attack for previous aggressions.
• A retaliatory attack was launched early this morning in response to the invasion.
• Fears of a devastating retaliatory attack kept tensions high.
• The military spokesman denied plans for a retaliatory attack at this stage.
• Historically, a retaliatory attack often leads to a cycle of violence.
• The rebels vowed to carry out a retaliatory attack on the capital.
• Any unprovoked aggression will be met with a decisive retaliatory attack.