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retaliator

/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪ.tər/

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noun

/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪ.tər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который мстит или отвечает на обиду или несправедливость, причиняя ответный вред.

A noun referring to a person who takes vengeance or responds to an injury or wrong by inflicting harm in return.

  1. One who takes vengeanceC1formal

    A person who responds to an injury or wrong by inflicting harm or punishment in return.

    ruМститель

    • The retaliator struck back after the initial attack.
    • In the story, the hero becomes a relentless retaliator against injustice.
    • The court warned the retaliator against taking matters into his own hands.

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Forms
  • retaliators plural form
  • retaliators' possessive plural form
  • retaliator's possessive singular form