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punitive

UK
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈpjunɪtɪv/

Translations

punitiveadjective
more punitive
Comp.
most punitive
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈpjunɪtɪv/
The government imposed punitive measures on the company.
Правительство ввело карательные меры против компании.
Synonyms
retributive
vindictive
punishing
disciplinary
penal
Antonyms
beneficial
rewarding

Definitions

punitiveadjective
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
The company faced punitive measures for violating environmental regulations.
Extremely high or severe, often in reference to costs or taxes.
The punitive interest rates made it difficult for the small business to survive.
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