violent retaliation

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

Describes retaliation involving physical force.

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Examples (10)

  • The group threatened violent retaliation for the attack.
  • Fear of violent retaliation kept many from speaking out.
  • The government warned against any acts of violent retaliation.
  • Such a provocative act could lead to violent retaliation.
  • He faced violent retaliation after betraying the gang.
  • The rebels promised swift and violent retaliation.
  • There were concerns about potential violent retaliation from the opposing faction.
  • History shows that violent retaliation often escalates conflicts.
  • Witnesses feared violent retaliation if they testified.
  • The community sought justice, not violent retaliation.