punitive

UK
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈpjunɪtɪv/
punitiveadjective
more punitive
Comp.
most punitive
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/
US
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Translations
The government imposed punitive measures on the company.
Правительство ввело карательные меры против компании.
Definitions
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.