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Retaliatory
see synonyms of retaliatoryAdjective
1. relatiative, retaliatory, retributive, retributory, vindicatory
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
Example Sentences:'retributive justice demands an eye for an eye'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Retaliatory
see synonyms of retaliatoryv. re·tal·i·at·ed, re·tal·i·at·ing, re·tal·i·ates
v.intr.
To do something in response to an action done to oneself or an associate, especially to attack or injure someone as a response to a hurtful action.
v.tr.
To pay back (an injury) in kind.
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