RETRIBUTIVE as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
   Synonym(s)
   • retributory (what does retributory mean?)
   • vindicatory (what does vindicatory mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • retributive justice
   Similar To
   • just (what does just mean?)
2. Meaning
   • of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
   Synonym(s)
   • relatiative (what does relatiative mean?)
   • retaliatory (what does retaliatory mean?)
   • retributory (what does retributory mean?)
   • vindicatory (what does vindicatory mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
   Similar To
   • punitive (what does punitive mean?)
   • punitory (what does punitory mean?)