English-Finnish translations for retaliatory

• hyvitys-
• kosto-
• vasta-
  vastaote, vastapeluri
  vastasyntynyt, vastanainut

Definition of retaliatory

• Relating to or part of a retaliation

Synonyms

• punitive
• retributive
• vengeful

Examples

• The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack.

Related words

• retaliatory attack
• retaliatory strike
• retaliatory measure