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punitive

UK
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈpjunɪtɪv/

Traduzioni

punitiveadjective
more punitive
Comp.
most punitive
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/
US
/ˈpjunɪtɪv/
punitifQui vise à punir; s’emploie surtout en contexte juridique, administratif ou politique.
The company faced punitive measures for violating environmental regulations.
L’entreprise a subi des mesures punitives pour avoir violé les réglementations environnementales.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
prohibitifSe dit d’un coût, d’un taux ou d’une taxe excessivement élevé(e), donc difficilement supportable.
Sinonimi
vindictive
disciplinary
punishing
retributive
penal
Contrari
rewarding
beneficial

Definizioni

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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