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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retributory

/riːˈtrɪbjʊˌtɔːri/ adjective · British & US
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What does retributory mean?

adjective

Punishing or retaliating in kind; giving or receiving equal treatment in return.

Example

"The judge's retributory sentence was seen as a fair reflection of the severity of the crime."

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