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retaliate +‎ -ory

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  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/

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retaliatory (comparative more retaliatory, superlative most retaliatory)

  1. Relating to or part of a retaliation.
    The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack.

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