retributor
- noun
- /rɪˈtrɪb.jə.tər/
- Archaic
:
retribuidor
- The retributor ensured that every debt was settled without delay.
Examples
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In ancient tales, a retributor would restore justice by returning what was taken.
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The retributor of the favor was greatly appreciated.
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She prided herself on being a fair retributor in all her dealings.
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Many believe that a retributor will eventually come to repay the wrongs.
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In ancient tales, a retributor would restore justice by returning what was taken.
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She prided herself on being a fair retributor in all her dealings.
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Many believe that a retributor will eventually come to repay the wrongs.
Synonyms
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2.1
A person or company that gives money to get goods and services
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3.2
A person who gives something back, often a player who sends the ball back in sports
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7.0
A person or organization that gives money to settle a bill
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7.8
A person who exchanges a voucher or note for money
An organization that pays money after loss or injury
A person who pays money to someone for work or loss
Surface Forms
Morphology
retributor = retribute (opaque) = re + tribute + or
The word 'retributor' is rare and archaic, making it difficult for learners to derive the meaning from its base components.
Etymology
The word retributor comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and tribuere 'to give', the same root as tribute and contribute. So a retributor can also mean a person who 'gives back' money or goods to repay someone, and this use is now rare.