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RETALIATORY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
Example:
retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
Synonyms:
retaliative; retaliatory; retributive; retributory; vindicatory
Classified under:
Similar:
punitive; punitory (inflicting punishment)
Derivation:
retaliate (make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil)
retaliate (take revenge for a perceived wrong)
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