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retaliatory

adjective

/rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

Meaning

Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.

The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.

punitive, revengeful, counteractive

conciliatory, forgiving, passive

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions a...

able to be repaired or fixed

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Rapid growth or dramatic progress within a specific time

Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence