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vindicative
[
vin
-di-k
uh
-tawr-ee
,
-tohr-ee
]
vin·di·ca·to·ry
/
ˈvɪn
dɪ
kəˌtɔr
i
,
-ˌtoʊr
i
/
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[
vin
-di-k
uh
-tawr-ee
,
-tohr-ee
]
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adjective
1.
tending or serving to
vindicate
.
2.
punitive; retributive:
vindicatory killings.
Also,
vin·dic·a·tive
/
vɪnˈdɪk
ə
tɪv
,
ˈvɪn
dɪˌkeɪ-
/
Show Spelled
[
vin-
dik
-
uh
-tiv
,
vin
-di-key-
]
Show IPA
.
Origin:
1640–50;
vindicate
+
-ory
1
Can be confused:
vindicatory,
vindictive
.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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