Definition of retaliatory Retaliatory

/ɹitæˈljʌtɔˌɹi/ - [reetatlyutoree] - re•tal•i•a•to•ry

We found 3 definitions of retaliatory from 3 different sources.

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What does retaliatory mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

retaliatory - of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
  relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory
  punitive, punitory inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • retaliatory (Adjective)
    Relating to or part of a retaliation.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • retaliatory (a.)
    Tending to, or involving, retaliation; retaliative; as retaliatory measures.

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