Vindicatory and Vindictive

Vindicatory

Vindicatory adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
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Vindictive and vindicatory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vindictive" instead an adjective "Vindicatory".

Vindictive

Vindictive adjective - Likely to seek revenge.

Vindicatory and vindictive are semantically related. You can use "Vindicatory" instead an adjective "Vindictive".

Nearby Word: vindictively
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