Definition Synonyms
Definition of punitive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
severityharsh or severe in nature
- The new tax law is seen as punitive by many citizens.
2.
legalrelated to inflicting punishment or penalties
- The court imposed punitive damages on the company.
Expressions with punitive
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money awarded to punish bad behavior
The court awarded punitive damages for the company's negligence.
military action sent to punish a group or country
The army launched a punitive expedition against the rebels.
Origin of punitive
Latin, punitivus (punishing)
Terms with punitive included in their meaning
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revenge
punitive response to harm or injustice
punitive
excessively punitive or harsh
legal
imposed as a punitive measure
punitive
severely punishing or harsh
punishment
quality of being punitive or harsh
Examples of punitive in a sentence
His punitive actions led to widespread discontent. Punitive measures were taken against the negligent officials. The new law includes punitive provisions for repeat offenders.
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- French:punitif, ...
- German:strafend, punitiv, ...
- Italian:punitivo, sanzionatorio, ...
- Spanish:punitivo, sancionador, ...
- Portuguese:punitivo, penal, ...
- Chinese:严厉的, 惩戒的, ...
- Japanese:懲罰的な, 罰則の, ...
- Arabic:عقابي, ...
- Hebrew:עֲנִישָׁתִי, עוֹנְשִׁי, ...
- Russian:карательный, штрафной, ...
- Ukrainian:каральний, штрафний, ...
- Hindi:कठोर, शास्तिपरक, ...
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