retaliatory — characterized by a desire for revenge; intended as revenge for a previous attack or injury
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by a desire for revenge; intended as revenge for a previous attack or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈtæliəˌtɔri/
Korean meaning: 보복의, 복수의; 이전의 공격이나 피해에 대한 복수로 의도된
Korean pronunciation: 리**탤**리어토리
Example Sentences
- After his colleague stole his lunch for the third time, Mike took retaliatory action by eating her yogurt.
- The trade war escalated with each country imposing retaliatory economic sanctions.
- The superhero's retaliatory powers activated whenever someone criticized his costume.
retaliatory
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈtæliəˌtɔri//
characterized by a desire for revenge; intended as revenge for a previous attack or injury
A boy takes retaliatory action by destroying his classmate's sandcastle
Preparatory steps meet regulatory demands for retaliatory justice!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin retaliatus, meaning 'to pay back in kind.' The word connects to ancient Roman law's principle of 'talio' - the concept of 'an eye for an eye' justice.
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📝Examples
“After his colleague stole his lunch for the third time, Mike took retaliatory action by eating her yogurt.”
“The trade war escalated with each country imposing retaliatory economic sanctions.”
“The superhero's retaliatory powers activated whenever someone criticized his costume.”
“The company faced retaliatory lawsuits after filing complaints against its competitors.”
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