Dictionary definition of retaliatory

1. The victim chose not to seek retaliatory justice, instead opting for forgiveness and reconciliation.
2. The student received a suspension for their retaliatory remarks towards a classmate.
3. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, finding the defendant's actions to be retaliatory and unjust.
4. The business suffered financial losses due to a retaliatory boycott organized by dissatisfied customers.
5. The social media post sparked a wave of retaliatory comments and online arguments.
6. The activist group staged a peaceful protest against the government's retaliatory measures.
7. The manager implemented strict policies to discourage retaliatory behavior in the workplace.
8. The ceasefire was broken when one side launched a retaliatory attack, escalating the conflict.
9. The company faced a retaliatory lawsuit.
10. He expected a retaliatory move from his opponent.
11. The retaliatory strike came without warning.
12. Retaliatory actions only worsen the situation.
13. Their retaliatory measures were swift and severe.
14. The company's policy discouraged retaliatory behavior.
15. The country feared a retaliatory military response.
16. The team prepared for a possible retaliatory attack.
17. A retaliatory move in the chess match surprised everyone.
18. The board considered a retaliatory price cut.
19. Retaliatory actions often lead to more harm.
20. Diplomacy should be favored over retaliatory measures.
21. He hesitated to make a retaliatory comment.
22. Retaliatory tariffs had a negative impact on trade.
23. The retaliatory move was a strategic error.
24. Retaliatory actions seldom lead to resolution.
25. The government warned against retaliatory strikes.
26. She tried to de-escalate the retaliatory tension.
27. Retaliatory behavior can perpetuate a cycle of conflict.
28. Retaliatory actions rarely bring satisfaction.