Meaning
retaliation, reprisal
- an act of revenge or counter-measure taken against an opponent or adversary
In a sentence
I testimoni hanno rifiutato di parlare per paura di possibili ritorsioni.
The witnesses refused to speak out of fear of possible retaliation.
Il governo ha annunciato severe ritorsioni commerciali contro il paese vicino.
The government announced strict trade reprisals against the neighboring country.
Non possiamo escludere una ritorsione immediata dopo questo attacco informatico.
We cannot rule out immediate retaliation after this cyberattack.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ritorsione | feminine · singular |
| ritorsioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in political, military, and legal contexts.