Retaliative [adjective]

Definition of Retaliative:

concerning punishment

Synonyms of Retaliative:

● Punishing

● Vindictive

● Disciplinary

● Penal

● Punitory

● Revengeful

● Retaliatory

● Correctional

● In reprisal

● In retaliation


Opposite/Antonyms of Retaliative:

● Rewarding

● Beneficial


Sentence/Example of Retaliative:

The idea of retaliative measures was a product of the brain of Jeff Davis.

The most ancient punishment in English law was retaliative—membrum pro membro, but ultimately at common law fine and imprisonment.