retaliatory
retaliatory · more retaliatory · most retaliatory
Vergeltungs-
Relating to or part of a retaliationRelating to or part of a retaliation.
/ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹi/
Meaning
1 sensesRelating 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.
Vergeltungs-
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
relating to or part of a retaliation:
Forms
more retaliatory, most retaliatory| Comparative | more retaliatory Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most retaliatory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
16 synonymspunitiveC2retributivevengefulavengefulrevengefulvengeablevengesomevindicalvindictivewreakfulretributionaryretributoryvindicatorypluckcrow
Close in meaning
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution:retaliativeretributiveretributoryvindicatory
Antonyms
4 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form