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retaliatory

/rɪ'tæliə,toʊri/

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adjective
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
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retaliative retributive retributory vindicatory punitive punitory

Definition that contains retaliatory

reprisal a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
counterblow a return blow; a retaliatory blow
countercharge a retaliatory charge
countershot a return shot; a retaliatory shot