retaliatory

Meanings

• Adjective or Noun

  A response made to harm or damage someone or something that has harmed or damaged you.

  - "The retaliatory strike by the military was a response to the enemy's attack."
  - "The retaliatory comments on social media were a reaction to the initial insult."

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Synonyms

punitive , retributive , vengeful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retaliatory
Veneratory , Adjacent to theatory , Exhilaratory , Conjugal intimately

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Variants

List of all variants of retaliatory that leads to same result
retaliate , retaliated , retaliates , retaliating , retaliation , retaliations , retaliative , retaliatory

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Forms

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Retaliatory actions, Retaliatory response, Retaliatory measures

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'retaliare,' meaning 'to pay back,' 'to repay,' or 'to give back in return'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retaliatory' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Retaliatory actions are often taken in international relations, such as diplomatic sanctions or military strikes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revenge: The desire to inflict harm on someone who has caused harm to oneself or one's loved ones.

2. Retribution: The action of making someone pay for a wrong they have done.

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Culture

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In literature and art, retaliatory actions are often depicted as a means of justice or revenge. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' Hamlet seeks retaliation against his uncle for the murder of his father.

How to Memorize "retaliatory"

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   - Imagine a see-saw or a pendulum swinging back and forth. Retaliatory means a response that is equal in force or intensity to the initial action, just like the swinging motion of the see-saw or pendulum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retaliatory' with the word 'revenge.' Both words are related to responding to harm or damage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Retaliate like for like,' which can help you remember the meaning of the word 'retaliatory'.

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