Definitions for vindicatoryˈvɪn dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i; vɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv, ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪ-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vin•di•ca•to•ryˈvɪn dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i; vɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv, ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪ-(adj.)
also vin•dic•a•tive
tending to vindicate.
punitive.
Princeton's WordNet
retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory(adj)
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
"retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
retributive, retributory, vindicatory(adj)
given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
"retributive justice"
justificative, justificatory, vindicatory(adj)
providing justification
Wiktionary
vindicatory(Adjective)
Promoting or producing vindication.
vindicatory(Adjective)
Promoting or producing retribution or punishment.
Webster Dictionary
Vindicatory(adj)
tending or serving to vindicate or justify; justificatory; vindicative
Vindicatory(adj)
inflicting punishment; avenging; punitory
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