Antonyms for retaliatoryre·tal·ia·to·ry

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1. retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatoryadjective

   of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

   "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"

   Antonyms:
   rehabilitative

   Synonyms:
   justificative, retributive, justificatory, relatiative, retributory, vindicatory

How to use retaliatory in a sentence?

1. Igor Morgulov:

   We see such actions by the Japanese side as a threat to the security of our country, if such practices expand, Russia will take retaliatory measures in the interests of strengthening its defense capabilities.

2. Ari Wilkenfeld:

   We are hopeful that Congress and the OSC will investigate this case in a timely and comprehensive manner, this matter concerns HHS's response to the coronavirus, and its failure to protect its employees and potentially the public. The retaliatory efforts to intimidate and silence our client must be opposed.

3. Patrick Shanahan.However:

   Having the ability to absorb an attack and retaliate is the essence of deterrence, and yet Patrick Shanahan.However has failed to ensure presidential survival and robust communications — both vital to executing a retaliatory attack.

4. Jumaane Williams:

   If we can prevent retaliatory shootings from this particular shooting I think we will have something positive to talk about, my hope is that the law enforcement will be able to do their job and hold the shooters accountable.

5. George Ghali of Lebanese rights:

   There have been lots of arrests and lots of beatings, unfortunately many of them have been tolerated by local leadership or even by municipal police... and justified within the current security situation, what is concerning for us is not just retaliatory arrests but general xenophobia.

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