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单词 retributory
释义

retributory

adjective

re·​trib·​u·​to·​ry ri-ˈtri-byə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce retributory (audio)
: retributive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As Afghanistan's once-again rulers, the Taliban would refrain from retributory violence and respect women's rights - at least so far as Islam allows. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

retributory

adjective

as in retributive

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • retributive
  • retaliatory
  • revengeful
  • punitive
  • disciplinary
  • penal
  • correcting
  • penalizing
  • disciplining
  • correctional
  • retaliative
  • chastising
  • castigating
  • chastening
  • vengeful
  • wrathful
  • corrective

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • compensatory
  • nonpunitive
  • vindicating
  • remitting
  • exculpating
  • exculpatory
  • exonerating
  • condoning
  • commuting
  • acquitting
  • pardoning
  • reprieving
  • absolving
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