Search Result:retributive
KK Pronunciation
〔 rIˋtrIbjәtIv 〕
Pronunciation
〔 riˊtribjutiv 〕
Overview of adj retributive
The adj retributive has 2 senses
- retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory -- (of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye")
- retributive, retributory, vindicatory -- (given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice")