retributive
Example Sentences
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The untrammeled and retributive presidency he now exercises?
It was one of several cases Winston turned down in quick succession, they added, that would have pitted the firm against an openly retributive president.
From Salon
A majority of the country is not on board with their wild grievance-laden, retributive agenda.
From Salon
“The best hope was their sticking together and fighting the illegal, retributive orders.”
From Los Angeles Times
"There will be no politicization at the FBI. There will be no retributive actions taken by any FBI."
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
