retributive
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re·trib·u·tive

adjective \ri-ˈtri-byə-tiv\

Definition of RETRIBUTIVE

: of, relating to, or marked by retribution
re·trib·u·tive·ly adverb

First Known Use of RETRIBUTIVE

1678

Rhymes with RETRIBUTIVE

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