adjective
- done as revenge or punishment in response to harm or injury received
Examples
- The country imposed retaliatory tariffs on imported goods.
- She filed a retaliatory lawsuit against her former employer.
- The bombing was seen as a retaliatory strike against enemy forces.
- Management warned against retaliatory actions toward whistleblowers.
- The union threatened retaliatory measures if negotiations failed.
- His retaliatory comments only made the situation worse.