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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.

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  5. 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.

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

    Punitive means relating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment. Learn more about the word history, derived forms, and usage examples of punitive from Dictionary.com.

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

    adjective. relating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment. a punitive expedition. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. punitively (ˈpunitively) adverb. punitiveness (ˈpunitiveness) noun. Word origin.

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

    Definition of punitive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPUNITIVE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    Punitive means intended to punish people, especially in a legal context. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and related terms, and explore its pronunciation and grammar.