Retributory
Retributory adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
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Repressive and retributory are semantically related in punitive topic. In some cases you can use "Repressive" instead an adjective "Retributory".
Repressive
Repressive adjective - Restrictive of action.
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Synonyms for Repressive
Retributory and repressive are semantically related in punitive topic. Sometimes you can use "Retributory" instead an adjective "Repressive".
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