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RETALIATORY Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word retaliatory. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word retaliatory. (close relations)
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retributive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

• given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

punitive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inflicting punishment

retaliative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

retributory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

• given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

vengeful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

vindicatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

• given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

• providing justification

Alternatives for RETRIBUTIVE

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