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    punitive
    /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUNITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Punitive means intended as a punishment or used to describe costs that are so high they are difficult to pay. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts.

    • Punitively

      PUNITIVELY definition: 1. in a way that is intended as a...

    • Traditional

      PUNITIVE translate: 懲罰性的, （費用）過高的，苛刻的，嚴厲的. Learn more in the...

    • Punitive in Polish

      PUNITIVE translate: karny, karzący, karzący, karny. Learn...

    • Punitive in Spanish

      PUNITIVE translate: punitivo, gravoso, punitivo; punitorio....

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › punitivePunitive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of punitive, an adjective that describes something related to punishment or penalties. See synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage of punitive.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › punitivePunitive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Punitive describes inflicting a punishment. If someone takes punitive action against you, you'll probably whine and complain — you're in trouble and you're about to get punished.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › punitivePUNITIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Punitive definition: serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment. See examples of PUNITIVE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUNITIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective 'punitive', which means relating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment. See examples, synonyms, and related words for 'punitive'.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › punitivePunitive - definition of punitive by The Free Dictionary

    Punitive means inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment, such as punitive damages or punitive measures. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › punitivepunitive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective punitive, which means intended as punishment. See examples of punitive measures, taxes and tariffs in different contexts.