From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.

The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.

  • A compensation
  • B annoyance
  • C retaliation
  • D exchange

The correct answer is C. retaliation

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