Definition of Retributive

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution. "Retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"

Exact synonyms: Relatiative, Retaliatory, Retributory, Vindicatory
Similar to: Punitive, Punitory
Derivative terms: Retaliate, Retaliate

2. Adjective. Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts. "Retributive justice"
Exact synonyms: Retributory, Vindicatory
Similar to: Just

Definition of Retributive

1. a. Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.

Definition of Retributive

1. Adjective. Relating to retribution; retaliatory. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retributive

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retributive

retrenchment
retrenchments
retriable
retrial
retrials
retribute
retributed
retributer
retributers
retributes
retributing
retribution
retributionist
retributionists
retributions
retributive (current term)
retributively
retributivism
retributivist
retributivists
retributory
retried
retries
retrievability
retrievable
retrieval
retrievals
retrieve
retrieved
retrievement

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