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retaliatory | retaliator |

As an adjective retaliatory

is relating to or part of a retaliation.

As a noun retaliator is

one who retaliates.

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

    retaliator

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who retaliates.