Punisher and Vindicator

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Punisher noun - One who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense.

Usage example: a father who regrets the fact that he always ends up being the household's disciplinarian and resident punisher

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Vindicator is an antonym for punisher.

Vindicator noun - A person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution.

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Punisher is an antonym for vindicator.

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