Definition of RETALIATORY

retaliatory

Adjective Satellite

  • of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

Adj

  • Relating to or part of a retaliation.

Examples

  • The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack.

Origin / Etymology

From retaliate + -ory.

Scrabble Score: 14

retaliatory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
retaliatory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
retaliatory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

retaliatory: valid Words With Friends Word