retaliatory

adj
/ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/

Etymology

From retaliate + -ory.

  1. derived from retāliātus
  2. suffixed as retaliatory — “retaliate + ory

Definitions

  1. 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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