The afflictions of Job were no vindicatory punishments to take
vengeance of his sins.
Abp. Bramhall.
Vin*dic"tive (?), a. [For vindicative, confused with L. vindicta
revenge, punishment, fr. vindicare to vindicate. Cf. Vindicative.] 1.
Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.