punitive
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin pūnitīvus, from pūniō (“I punish”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
punitive (comparative more punitive, superlative most punitive)
- (law, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.
- Synonym: (archaic) punitory
- Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
- The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
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Translations[edit]
punishing
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French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
punitive
German[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (file)
Adjective[edit]
punitive
- inflection of punitiv:
Italian[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
punitive
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