retributive

/rɪ'trɪbjətɪv/ adjective
11 letters4 syllables16 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
ADJECTIVE
1

Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts.

“retributive justice”

2

Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.

“retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”

WORD FORMS
Starts withR
Ends withE
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®16 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word32 points
Triple word48 points
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Pig Latinetributiveray
Starts & ends withR … E
Syllablesre · trib · u · tive
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