punitive
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /pjunɪtɪv/
Adjective

punitive

  1. (legal, military) inflicting punishment, punishing
    Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
    The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
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