RETALIATORY

retaliatory, retaliative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory

(adjective) of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; “retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

retaliatory (comparative more retaliatory, superlative most retaliatory)

Relating to or part of a retaliation.

Synonyms

• (done in retaliation): punitive, retributive, vengeful

Source: Wiktionary


Re*tal"i*a*to*ry, a.

Definition: Tending to, or involving, retaliation; retaliative; as retaliatory measures.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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