retributive

rɪˈtrɪb.jə.tɪv
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Translation of retributive into German

Adjective

justice punishment

giving deserved punishment for wrongdoing or crime
vergeltend retributiv
  • The retributive system focuses on giving deserved punishment.Das vergeltende System konzentriert sich darauf, verdiente Strafen zu geben.
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Expressions with retributive: examples in English and translations in German

Vergeltungsmaßnahme
repressive Maßnahme
The government took retributive action against the hackers.

Synonyms and analogies of retributive in English

adj.penalpunitiveMore synonyms

Examples of retributive in a sentence

  • Public opinion demanded retributive justice after the scandal.

Translations of "retributive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
repressiveadj.

The retributive aspect of justice was evident in the harsh sentences imposed.

Der repressive Aspekt der Justiz war in den harten Urteilen deutlich sichtbar.

The retributive approach to discipline was not effective in the long run.

Der repressive Ansatz zur Disziplinierung war langfristig nicht effektiv.

The retributive system focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation.

Das repressive System konzentrierte sich mehr auf Bestrafung als auf Rehabilitation.

The society demanded a retributive response to the betrayal.

Die Gesellschaft verlangte eine repressive Reaktion auf den Verrat.

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Other translations for retributive:

  • vergeltendadj.
  • ausgleichendadj.
  • Vergeltungs-adj.
  • strafendadj.
  • retributive
  • retributiven

retributive: Examples and translations in context

The retributive act of vengeance only fueled the cycle of violence.

Der repressive Akt der Rache schürte nur den Kreislauf der Gewalt.

Her retributive attitude towards wrongdoers was well-known.

Ihre repressive Haltung gegenüber Übeltätern war wohlbekannt.

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retributive action
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