retaliatory
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɹɪˈtʰælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/
Adjective
retaliatory (comparative more retaliatory, superlative most retaliatory)
- Relating to or part of a retaliation.
- The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack.
Synonyms
- (done in retaliation): punitive, retributive, vengeful
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