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Punitive

Verb Another word for punitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Punitive means relating to or involving punishment.

Synonyms & similar words

punitory rehabilitative disciplinary corrective penal retributive punishing chastening castigating penitential expiatory punishable vindicatory retributory correctional repressive condemnatory denunciatory condemning inflictive avenging vengeful

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