Meaning of punitory in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   punitory

   Definitions

   1. inflicting punishment

   Examples

   • « punitive justice »
   • « punitive damages »

   Synonyms

   • correctional
   • penal
   • penitentiary
   • retaliatory
   • relatiative
   • retributive
   • retributory
   • vindicatory

   Antonyms

   • rehabilitative