retributive

See also: rétributive

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɹɪ.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/, /ˌɹə.ˈtɹɪb.jə.tɪv/

Adjective

retributive (comparative more retributive, superlative most retributive)

1. Relating to retribution; retaliatory.

   Synonyms: retributionary, retributory

   • 2018, Edo Konrad, “Living in the constant shadow of settler violence”, in +972 Magazine:

     Their goal is retributive: to exact a price from Palestinian civilians (and in some cases left-wing Israeli Jews, Christians, and Israeli security forces) for actions Israeli authorities take against the settlers, usually building enforcement in illegally built settlements.

Italian

Adjective

retributive

1. feminine plural of retributivo