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Punitive

//ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv//

Synonyms for "punitive" (39 found)

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Informal (3)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, name, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, noun, slang(1 words)

General use (36)

Adj, name(1 words)

Adj, noun(6 words)

reciprocal corrective reparative disciplinary revanchist castigatory

Adj, noun, verb(3 words)

punishing grueling recompensing

Adjective(21 words)

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Noun, verb(2 words)

chastening avenging

Adjective(1 words)

Verb(2 words)

chastising castigating

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