counterreprisal
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The country launched a counter-reprisal after being subjected to economic sanctions.
Definition:An act of response or retaliation in reaction to a prior act of reprisal.
From counter-reprisal
Example:The international community called for a halt to retaliatory counter-reprisals in the escalating conflict.
Definition:A retaliatory action initiated in response to a previous act of reprisal.
From retaliatory counter-reprisal
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