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Synonyms for Vindicatory (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (of or relating to or having the nature of retribution):
retaliatory, retributive, relatiative, retributory

WordNet sense 2 (inflicting punishment):
punitive, punitory

WordNet sense 3 (used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting):
just

WordNet sense 4 (providing justification):
justificatory, justificative

WordNet sense 5 (clearing of guilt or blame):
exculpatory


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