retributory

retributory is a 11-letter English word with 3 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 17 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts.
2. adjective. given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

   "retributive justice"

   Synonyms: retributive, vindicatory

3. adjective. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

   "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"

   Synonyms: relatiative, retaliatory, retributive, vindicatory

Synonyms

retributive, vindicatory, relatiative, retaliatory

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