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Retributive — synonyms, definition

1. retributive (Adjective)

5 synonyms
relatiative retaliative retaliatory retributory vindicatory
2 definitions

retributive (Adjective) — Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution. ex. "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"

retributive (Adjective) — Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts. ex. "retributive justice"