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mas·sive re·tal·i·a·tion

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  1. massive retaliationnoun

    A military doctrine and nuclear strategy in which a state commits itself to retaliate in much greater force when attacked.

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  1. Massive retaliation

    Massive retaliation, also known as a massive response or massive deterrence, is a military doctrine and nuclear strategy in which a state commits itself to retaliate in much greater force in the event of an attack.

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  1. Massive retaliation

    Massive retaliation, also known as a massive response or massive deterrence, is a military doctrine and nuclear strategy in which a state commits itself to retaliate in much greater force in the event of an attack.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of massive retaliation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of massive retaliation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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