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punitory

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈpju.nɪ.tɔɹ.i/

1

adj

Meaning 1

punitive; serving to punish

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: castigatory, vindicatory, vindictive, punishmental, punitive, punitory

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

inflicting punishment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • punitive justice
  • punitive damages

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: punitive

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.