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massive retaliation

mas·sive re·tal·i·a·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mas-iv ri-tal-ee-ey-shuh n]
    • /ˈmæs ɪv rɪˌtæl iˈeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mas-iv ri-tal-ee-ey-shuh n]
    • /ˈmæs ɪv rɪˌtæl iˈeɪ ʃən/

Definition of massive retaliation words

  • noun massive retaliation a strategy of military counterattack that involves the use of nuclear weapons. 1
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Origin of massive retaliation

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Massive retaliation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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massive retaliation popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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