RETALIATIVE Retaliative (adjective): characterized by or involving retaliation; retaliatory; retaliative (noun): a person who seeks revenge or retribution; retaliatively (adverb): in a retaliatory manner. Original rephrased definition: Retaliative refers to actions or behaviors that seek revenge or retaliation, with a retaliative being someone who seeks retribution, and retaliatively describing actions done in a retaliatory manner.
The word RETALIATIVE can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like RETALIATIVE helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: RETALIATIVE
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word RETALIATIVE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.