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please let me know more about <<in return>> ,<< compensation>>,<<retaliation,
can we say ;; you taught me English and i teach French in return/ in compensation /
what about retaliation? is it negative? please make examples
what about retaliation? is it negative? please make examples
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"In return" implies a trade, "quid pro quo". It is neutral in connotation.
"Compensation" implies payment for goods or services. Employees receive compensation for their work.
"Retaliation" is a reaction to a perceived offense. "I didn't start the fight, he did. I struck him only in retaliation."
"Compensation" implies payment for goods or services. Employees receive compensation for their work.
"Retaliation" is a reaction to a perceived offense. "I didn't start the fight, he did. I struck him only in retaliation."
Retaliation means the act of doing something bad and evil to somebody who has done something bad to you.
eg=>Retaliation is not a good way of responding somebody who has asked for you for help.
SYN:avenging,getting/having/taking your revenge on somebody.
eg=>Retaliation is not a good way of responding somebody who has asked for you for help.
SYN:avenging,getting/having/taking your revenge on somebody.
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