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retributive
adjective
formaluk /rɪˈtrɪb.jə.tɪv/ us /rɪˈtrɪb.jə.t̬ɪv/(formalretributory)
relating to, or intended to be, deserved and severe punishment: 与应得的严惩相关的，涉及应得的严惩的
retributive action/justice惩罚性措施，惩罚式正义
There is speculation that his killing might have been retributive.有人推测他或许会因谋杀而受到严惩。
They did not seek harsh retributory sentences for the protesters once order had been restored.
He believes in retributive justice: punishment for its own sake.
Is the punishment meant to be retributive, or reformative?
Americans became the targets of retributive attacks.
An investigation into a political enemy might be interpreted as retributive.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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ankle bracelet
ankle tag
attach
ball and chain
bar
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endorsement
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flay
flay someone aliveidiom
get what's coming to youidiom
gross misconduct
penalty
sentence
skin someone aliveidiom
slam dunk
sort
sort something out
spare the rod and spoil the childidiom
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