retaliatory
adj/ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/
Etymology
From retaliate + -ory.
- derived from retāliātus
Definitions
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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