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Definition retaliatory in American English

retaliatory adjective

adjective
/rɪˈtæliəˌtɔri/
1

intended to do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they have done something harmful or unpleasant to you

Example

retaliatory attacks/measures

Synonyms and related words
vengeful retaliatory back
Definition retaliatory in American English