Punitory
Punitory adjective - Inflicting punishment.
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Synonyms for Punitory
Vindicatory and punitory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vindicatory" instead an adjective "Punitory".
Vindicatory
Vindicatory adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
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Synonyms for Vindicatory
Punitory and vindicatory are semantically related. You can use "Punitory" instead an adjective "Vindicatory".
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