Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Retaliation

The action of harming someone because they have harmed you; revenge.

Retaliatory

Characterized by or involving retaliation; intended to counteract or respond to an offense.

Retarder

A substance that slows down a chemical reaction or process.

Retentionist

A person who advocates for the continuation or retention of a practice, law, or institution, most commonly capital punishment.

Retentivity

The property or power of retaining something, especially memory, heat, or moisture.

Reticence

The quality of being reserved or restrained in expression, especially in speech.

Reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

Reticulation

The arrangement or formation of a network or net-like structure.

Retort

A quick, witty, or sharp reply, especially one that counters a previous statement.

Retraction

The act of taking back or withdrawing a statement or opinion.

Retreat

An act of moving back, especially in order to get away from danger or an enemy.

Retribution

Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved in response to a wrong or crime.