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keelhauling(verb, punishing)
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lambasting(verb, punishing)
1
measure for measure(noun, expression, idiom, attack, grievance)
1
mitigating(verb, vindicating)
1
pardoning(verb, vindicating)
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persecuting(verb, punishing)
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pillorying(verb, punishing)
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reciprocal(adjective, reactive, tit-for-tat, retaliatory)
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refuting(verb, vindicating)
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repaying(verb, retaliating)
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resentful(adjective, mean, hateful, malicious, spiteful)
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responding(verb, retaliating)
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restitutive(adjective, vengeful)
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retorting(verb, retaliating)
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retributory
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return(noun, attack, grievance, retaliation, revenge)
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rigorous(adjective, revenge)
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ruthlessness(noun, attack, grievance, retaliation, vengeance)
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sentencing(verb, punishing)
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spiteful(adjective, mean, hateful, malicious, reactive)
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