Retaliatory Definition & Meaning
retaliatory
- adjective
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
"Retaliatory" in song lyrics
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"People are saying that Hamas is retaliatory"
Braintax — The Beast Is Us
Words that rhyme with retaliatory
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does retaliatory mean?
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
- What part of speech is retaliatory?
- Retaliatory is an adjective.