suffer retaliation

Frequency: 6.27.1 per million words

To be the victim of a retaliatory act.

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Examples (10)

  • He knows he will suffer retaliation.
  • Whistleblowers often suffer severe retaliation for exposing corruption.
  • Employees who speak out against management may suffer professional retaliation.
  • The country was prepared to suffer economic retaliation for its controversial policies.
  • She feared she would suffer social retaliation if she challenged the community norms.
  • No one should have to suffer such harsh retaliation for expressing their opinion.
  • Despite the risks, he was willing to suffer any retaliation to protect his family.
  • They refused to back down, even if it meant suffering diplomatic retaliation.
  • The rebels knew they would suffer swift retaliation after their surprise attack.
  • Businesses that defy the new regulations might suffer legal retaliation from the government.