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RETALIATORY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

Example:

retributive justice demands an eye for an eye

Synonyms:

retaliative; retaliatory; retributive; retributory; vindicatory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

punitive; punitory (inflicting punishment)

Derivation:

retaliate (make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil)

retaliate (take revenge for a perceived wrong)

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