Retaliatory Meaning
/ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to or part of a retaliation.
Sentence Examples
The nation launched a retaliatory strike against the enemy.
A retaliatory action is one that is taken in return for a harm.
The country launched a retaliatory strike against the enemy base.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The general ordered a ____ strike after the enemy bombed our base.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government imposed ____ tariffs on imported goods in response to the trade restrictions placed on its exports.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English retaliate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -tōriusder. Middle English -orie English -ory English retaliatory From retaliate + -ory.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The general ordered a ____ strike after the enemy bombed our base.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government imposed ____ tariffs on imported goods in response to the trade restrictions placed on its exports.