représailles

Definitions of représailles
  1. noun
    a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
    synonyms: mesure de rétorsion
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    type of:
    rétorsion, vengeance
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
  2. noun
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
    synonyms: exploitation
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    types:
    colonialisme
    exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
    type of:
    sévices
    the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
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