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retaliatory

adjective

Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

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Word length
11
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ

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adjective

  1. Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

    “Retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”

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Retributive justice demands an eye for an eye

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