retaliative Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- exculpating
- exonerating
- commuting
- pardoning
- pardoning
- exonerating
- commuting
- vindicating
- exculpating
- vindicating
Weak:
retaliative Meaning
retaliative (s)
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retaliative (a.)
Same as Retaliatory.
retaliative Sentence Examples
- 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.
FAQs About the word retaliative
of or relating to or having the nature of retributionSame as Retaliatory.
correctional, retributive,retaliatory, punitive, revengeful, disciplinary, penal, retributory,correcting, penalizing
compensatory, exculpatory, exculpatory, nonpunitive, nonpunitive,compensatory, exculpating, exonerating, commuting, pardoning
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.
