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Retaliatory vs Nonretaliatory - What's the difference?

retaliatory | nonretaliatory |

As adjectives the difference between retaliatory and nonretaliatory

is that retaliatory is relating to or part of a retaliation while nonretaliatory is not retaliatory.

retaliatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • 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.

    Synonyms

    * (done in retaliation ): punitive, retributive, vengeful

    nonretaliatory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not retaliatory.
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    • , passage=Tavern on the Green always has been and will continue to be committed to providing a safe, nondiscriminatory, nonretaliatory work environment for its employees, the vast majority of whom have been with the restaurant for more than a decade.” }}