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Definition of Punitive
1. Adjective. Inflicting punishment. "Punitive damages"
Exact synonyms: Punitory
Similar to: Correctional, Penal, Penitentiary, Relatiative, Retaliatory, Retributive, Retributory, Vindicatory
Derivative terms: Punish, Punish
Antonyms: Rehabilitative
Similar to: Correctional, Penal, Penitentiary, Relatiative, Retaliatory, Retributive, Retributory, Vindicatory
Derivative terms: Punish, Punish
Antonyms: Rehabilitative
Definition of Punitive
1. a. Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.
Definition of Punitive
1. inflicting punishment [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Punitive
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