retaliatory

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Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/

Definition of retaliatory

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

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.”

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From retaliate + -ory.

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