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Retaliatory

/riˈtæljəˌtɔri/
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(adj) Relating to or part of a retaliation.

The nation launched a retaliatory strike against the enemy.
A retaliatory action is one that is taken in return for a harm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The government imposed ____ tariffs on imported goods in response to the trade restrictions placed on its exports.

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