punitive

/pjunɪtɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Inflicting punishment, punishing

Etymology / origin

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Related words

punitory(English)penal(English)correctional(English)penitentiary(English)punish(English)punishable(English)punishment(English)disciplinary(English)damages(English)compensatory(English)expedition(English)tort(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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