Retaliative
Translation of "retaliative" into Russian
retaliative
AdjectiveUK
/rɪˈtælɪətɪv/
US
/rɪˈtælɪˌeɪtɪv/
retaliative
more retaliative Comp.
most retaliative Super.
The country took retaliative measures against the sanctions.
Страна приняла ответные меры против санкций.
Definitions
retaliative
AdjectiveUK
/rɪˈtælɪətɪv/
US
/rɪˈtælɪˌeɪtɪv/
Characterized by or inclined to retaliate; seeking revenge or retribution.
His retaliative nature made him quick to respond to any perceived slight with equal force.
Performed or carried out in return for an injury or offense; serving as retaliation.
The military threatened retaliative action if the ceasefire was broken.
Idioms and phrases
retaliative action
The country took retaliative action against the attack.
ответное действие
Страна предприняла ответные действия против нападения.
retaliative measures
The government is considering retaliative measures.
ответные меры
Правительство рассматривает ответные меры.
retaliative stance
Her retaliative stance surprised many.
ответная позиция
Ее ответная позиция удивила многих.
retaliative strategy
The military developed a retaliative strategy.
стратегия возмездия
Военные разработали стратегию возмездия.
retaliative response
The company's retaliative response was swift.
ответная реакция
Ответная реакция компании была быстрой.