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What does retaliatory mean?

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  1. Relating to or part of a retaliation.
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In the weeks following the attacks, Hindu homes and businesses were also destroyed in retaliatory attacks by Muslims, according to the report.
At least one has even made explicit reference to the use of nuclear bombs, albeit as a retaliatory measure.
Following his murder, the rule of terror climaxed in the retaliatory destruction of the village.
The organization has approved a list of retaliatory targets among the exports, including many agricultural commodities.
The objective of the indiscriminate, retaliatory attack on Afghanistan will be most likely unachievable.
Compensation negotiations should be finalized within 180 days, beyond which retaliatory actions can be taken by affected countries.

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