Retributive and Vindictive

Retributive

Retributive adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
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Vindictive and retributive are semantically related in retaliatory topic. In some cases you can use "Vindictive" instead an adjective "Retributive".

Nearby Word: retribution

Vindictive

Vindictive adjective - Likely to seek revenge.

Retributive and vindictive are semantically related in retaliatory topic. You can use "Retributive" instead an adjective "Vindictive".

Nearby Word: vindictively
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