Definitions for retaliatory
re·tal·ia·to·ry

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1. retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatoryadjective

   of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

   "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"

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1. retaliatoryadjective

   Relating to or part of a retaliation.

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1. retaliatory

   Retaliatory refers to an action or behavior taken in response to another's harmful action with the intention to cause similar harm or hurt. It involves seeking revenge or payback, often driven by feelings of anger or vengeance as a consequence of being wronged or harmed.

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1. Retaliatoryadjective

   tending to, or involving, retaliation; retaliative; as retaliatory measures

How to pronounce retaliatory?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say retaliatory in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of retaliatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of retaliatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of retaliatory in a Sentence

1. Justin Trudeau:

   The American administration has made a decision today that we deplore, and obviously is going to lead to retaliatory measures, as it must, we regret that. We would much rather move together in partnership.

2. United States:

   China... is running out of American imports to tax, the fact that Beijing has yet to declare a specific retaliatory intent shows that China is still hoping the peace process can be salvaged.

3. Jumaane Williams:

   If we can prevent retaliatory shootings from this particular shooting I think we will have something positive to talk about, my hope is that the law enforcement will be able to do their job and hold the shooters accountable.

4. Pat Shanahan:

   The Chinese retaliatory tariffs have essentially closed the Chinese market for Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers pollock.

5. Chris Payne:

   This is an unexpected move and clearly an escalation in both trade war rhetoric, and downside risk, china will soon run out of U.S. goods on which to impose retaliatory tariffs which will move this negotiation to a more sensible and constructive forum.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=retaliatory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Retaliatory
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retaliatory