Vindicatory (Adjective)
Meaning 2
Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; "retributive justice demands an eye for an eye".
Classification
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Examples
- The court's vindicatory sentence was meant to serve as a deterrent to others who would commit similar crimes.
- Her vindicatory tone was unmistakable as she wrote a scathing review of the company that had wronged her.
- The politician's speech was a vindicatory call to action, urging citizens to stand up against corruption and demand justice.
- The ancient myth was a vindicatory tale of a hero who sought revenge against the sorcerer who had destroyed his family.
- The victim's vindicatory cry for justice was finally heard, and the perpetrator was brought to trial and convicted.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice".
Classification
All adjective clusters.