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Definition of Punitively
1. Adverb. In a punishing manner.
Definition of Punitively
1. Adverb. In a punitive manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Punitively
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Punitively
Literary usage of Punitively
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Human Rights Watch World Report, 2003: Events of 2002 (November 2001 by Human Rights Watch, Human Rights Watch Staff (2003)
"Israeli forces continued to demolish punitively the homes of families of alleged
... According to B'T- selem, more than eighty-one homes had been punitively ..."
2. Working for Living: Slavery Masquerading as Freedom and Democracy by Walter Prytulak (2005)
"Some prices are set so punitively high that only a self-absorbed multibillionaire
would be willing to pay it, and some fines are set so low that ..."
3. Looking Backward, 2000-1887 by Edward Bellamy (1917)
"'The idea of dealing punitively with those unfortunates was given up at least
fifty years ago, and I think more.' 'I don't quite understand you,' I said. ..."
4. Looking Backward, 2000-1887 by Edward Bellamy (1888)
"The idea of dealing punitively with those unfortunates was given up at least
fifty years ago, and I think more." " I don't quite understand you," I said. ..."
5. The Contemporary Review (1885)
"By virtue of all Oriental precedents they ought to be proceeded against, not
revengefully at all, but punitively. They should be brought as criminals to the ..."
6. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Problems are met with discussion and reasoning, not punitively. (Auth. Abs.)
91-5046.. Gambert, SR; Gupta, KI Preventive car«: what Its worth in geriatrics. ..."
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