RETRIBUTIVE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word retributive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RETRIBUTIVE
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retributory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of or relating to or having the nature of retribution • given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts | ||||||||
retaliative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of or relating to or having the nature of retribution | ||||||||
retaliatory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of or relating to or having the nature of retribution | ||||||||
punishing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • resulting in punishment adjective satellite • characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort | ||||||||
punitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • inflicting punishment | ||||||||
revengeful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge | ||||||||
vengeful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge | ||||||||
avenging | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer. • To take vengeance. • To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on. noun • The act by which somebody is avenged. | ||||||||
vindicatory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of or relating to or having the nature of retribution • given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts • providing justification |