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punitive
[ pyoo-ni-tiv ]
adjective
- serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment:
punitive laws; punitive action.
punitive
/ ˈpjuːnɪtərɪ; ˈpjuːnɪtɪv; -trɪ /
adjective
- relating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment
a punitive expedition
Derived Forms
- ˈܲԾپԱ, noun
- ˈܲԾپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- n·پ· adverb
- n·پ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·n·پ adjective
- ԴDz·n·ٴr adjective
- -n·پ adjective
- i·n·پ adjective
- i·n·ٴr adjective
- ܲ·n·پ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of punitive1
Example Sentences
The president shared that he's considering walking back punitive 145% tariffs on the country while speaking with reporters on Tuesday.
Delaying the onset of puberty in kids seems like it's punitive, as if they believe neurodivergent people don't deserve normal sexual development.
“I don’t know that trade threats or punitive measures will really improve the situation,” Mumme said.
The judgment was for compensatory damages only; determination of punitive damages is still to come.
Certainly the Chinese economy faces a massive hit from punitive tariffs in its biggest market.
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