Synonyms of vindicatory
17 similar words
Another word for vindicatory is punitive. Other synonyms of vindicatory are exculpatory, retaliatory, retributive, absolutory and disculpatory.
Synonyms and similar words for vindicatory
adjectivePromoting or producing vindication.
- absolutoryServing to absolve; absolving; giving absolution.
- disculpatoryExculpatory.
- exonerativeExonerating; tending to exonerate.
- absolvingAbsolution.
- exculpatoryTending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
- defensive
- justificatoryProviding or related to justification; justificational.
- absolutionary rareAbsolutory; of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution.
adjectivePromoting or producing retribution or punishment.
- punitiveInflicting punishment; punishing.
- retributiveRelating to retribution; retaliatory.
- vindictivePunitive.
- castigatoryServing or tending to castigate.
- retaliatoryRelating to or part of a retaliation.
- retributionaryBeing or relating to retribution; retributive; retaliatory.
- retributoryOf or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.
- punishmental rarePunitive.
- punitory archaicPunitive; serving to punish.
Meaning of vindicatory
- adjective Promoting or producing vindication.
- adjective Promoting or producing retribution or punishment.
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Questions about synonyms of vindicatory
- What is another word for vindicatory?
- Vindicatory has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as punitive, exculpatory, retaliatory, retributive, absolutory, disculpatory and exonerative.
- What does vindicatory mean?
- Vindicatory means promoting or producing vindication.
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