RETALIATORY
Scrabble letter values: R1E1T1A1L1I1A1T1O1R1Y4 = 14
Definition
- adjective of or relating to or having the nature of retribution. — synonyms: retaliative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory
Examples
- “retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”
- “The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack.”