Retaliator is a term used to describe someone who seeks revenge or retribution for a perceived wrongdoing. There are several synonyms for retaliator that can be used interchangeably to convey a similar meaning. These include avenger, vengeance-seeker, vindictive, revengeful, and retributive. An avenger is someone who seeks to punish someone for a perceived injustice or wrongdoing. A vengeance-seeker is someone who wants to seek revenge for a perceived harm or wrong. Vindictive refers to someone who is fueled by a desire for revenge or paying someone back. Revengeful implies the person is eager to seek revenge. Lastly, retributive is the desire to inflict punishment for a wrong that has been committed.