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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

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Able to be transmitted from one person to another, typically by direct contact; also used for emotio...

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.

Relating to or involving sacrifice.