deserving censure or condemnation.

Synonyms:deplorable, disgraceful

an act of retaliation

Synonyms:retaliation, counterattack

to express strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something

Synonyms:criticize, condemn, censure, denounce

reprimand someone

Synonyms:reprimand, rebuke, reproach

refuse to accept; reject

Synonyms:reject, renounce, abandon, forswear

intense disgust

Synonyms:aversion, disgust, abhor, loathe

Synonyms:prestige

officially request or take something

something given in return, compensation, or retaliation

revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement

Synonyms:abrogate

Synonyms:opposition, refusal

Antonyms:acceptance, tolerance, receptivity

purposeful, determined, and unwavering

Synonyms:resolved, adamant

having a very bright or beautiful appearance

Synonyms:splendid, magnificent, brilliant

unwilling to be controlled or patient

"Both the horses became restive at once"

Synonyms:restless, fidgety, uneasy

to rise again

"The resurge of the imperial Cholas"

Synonyms:renewal

make an attack in return for a similar attack

Synonyms:reciprocate, avenge, react

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

Synonyms:reserved, withdrawn

say something in response

"I thought of a witty retort but too late to say it"

Synonyms:answer, reply, response

punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

"Victims are demanding retribution for the terrorits attacks"

Synonyms:punishment, penalty

"The museum was revamped last year"

Synonyms:renovate, rebuild, restructure