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   punitive

   /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. inflicting or intended as punishment: "he called for punitive measures against the Eastern bloc" Similar penaldisciplinarycorrectivecorrectionalretributivein retaliationin reprisalrare:penitentiarypunitorycastigatory
   • ▪ (of a tax or other charge) extremely high: "a current punitive interest rate of 31.3 per cent" Similar harshseverestiffausterecruelsavagestringentburdensomedemandingdraconiandrasticswingeingcrushingcripplinghighsky-highinflatedexorbitantextortionateexcessiveoutrageousinordinateiniquitousimmoderateunreasonable

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French punitif, -ive or medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punit- ‘punished’, from the verb punire (see punish).

   Derivatives

   • 1. punitively adverb
   • 2. punitiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › punitivePunitive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PUNITIVE is inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment. How to use punitive in a sentence. Punitive and the Law.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUNITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUNITIVE definition: 1. intended as a punishment: 2. used to describe costs that are so high they are difficult to pay…. Learn more.

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   Punitive definition: serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment. See examples of PUNITIVE used in a sentence.

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   Punitive describes inflicting a punishment. If someone takes punitive action against you, you'll probably whine and complain — you're in trouble and you're about to get punished.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › punitivePUNITIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Relating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpunitive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of punitive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › punitivePUNITIVE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PUNITIVE meaning: given as a punishment or seeming like a punishment: . Learn more.