adj satadj.allof or relating to or having the nature of retributionSynset:retaliative retaliatory retributive retributory
Examples:- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
Antonyms:rehabilitative
Derivationally Related Form:retaliate
Inherited Hypernyms:retaliatory
Similar to:punitive punitory
adj satadj.allgiven or inflicted in requital according to merits or desertsSynset:retributive retributory
Antonyms:unjust
Inherited Hypernyms:retributive
Similar to:just
adj satadj.allproviding justificationSynset:justificative justificatory
Antonyms:inculpatory
Derivationally Related Form:justifyvindicate
Inherited Hypernyms:justificative
Similar to:exculpatory