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retaliation in Italian

retaliation in Italian is rappresaglia, ritorsione — retaliation means an act of revenge carried out in response to harm.

retaliation in Italian

rappresaglia
noun
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.
ritorsione
noun
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.

What does "retaliation" mean?

  1. noun An act of revenge carried out in response to harm.
    "The attack was seen as retaliation for the earlier bombing."
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retaliation in a sentence

  • The attack was seen as retaliation for the earlier bombing.

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What is "retaliation" in Italian?

"retaliation" in Italian is rappresaglia, ritorsione. retaliation means: An act of revenge carried out in response to harm.

How do you use "retaliation" in a sentence?

Example: "The attack was seen as retaliation for the earlier bombing." In Italian, "retaliation" is rappresaglia, ritorsione.

Are there other ways to say "retaliation" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "retaliation": rappresaglia, ritorsione.

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