retaliative (Meaning)

Wordnet

retaliative (s)

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

Webster

Same as Retaliatory.

The retaliative strike against the enemy stronghold was a swift and decisive victory.
The company faced retaliative lawsuits after its controversial decision.
The retaliative action was taken in response to the unprovoked attack.
The retaliative measures were met with widespread condemnation.
The authorities launched a retaliative operation to apprehend the criminals.
The retaliative strike was a calculated response to the ongoing threat.
The government's retaliative sanctions caused economic hardship on the targeted nation.
The retaliation was sparked by a series of provocative incidents.
The retaliative threat by the terrorist group sent shockwaves through the population.
The retaliative act of violence left a lasting legacy of trauma and fear.

of or relating to or having the nature of retributionSame as Retaliatory.

punitive, penal,retaliatory, correctional, retributive, disciplinary, revengeful, wrathful, chastening, disciplining

exculpatory, nonpunitive,compensatory, nonpunitive, compensatory, exculpatory, pardoning,vindicating, exculpating, commuting

The retaliative strike against the enemy stronghold was a swift and decisive victory.

The company faced retaliative lawsuits after its controversial decision.

The retaliative action was taken in response to the unprovoked attack.

The retaliative measures were met with widespread condemnation.