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TOPIK 5noun

보복

bobok

보복이 · 보복을

retaliation, revenge

Example

정부는 상대국의 보복 관세에 강하게 대응했습니다.

The government responded strongly to the other country's retaliatory tariffs.

Word parts

보 repay복 return

Literally 'pay back in return'.

Good to know

복수 is personal revenge; 보복 is common for states and organizations: 보복 공격, 보복 조치.