Punitive synonyms and antonyms

pyo͝o'nĭ-tĭv

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disciplinary
Having to do with discipline, or with the imposition of discipline.
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penal (related)
Serving as or constituting a means or place of punishment:
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reward (related)
Inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment
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draconian (related)
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discriminatory (related)
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punitory
Inflicting or intended to inflict punishment.
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avenging
Inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment
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vindicatory
Promoting or producing retribution or punishment.
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vindictive
The definition of vindictive is someone who is out for revenge.
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rewarding (antonym)
The definition of rewarding is something that provides satisfaction or gives a profit.
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beneficial (antonym)
Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous:
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rehabilitative (antonym)
Tending to rehabilitate.
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sanction (related)
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Punitive Sentence Examples

  • It forms the base for all punitive expeditions to the Tochi Valley and Waziri frontier.

  • In March 1916 he was put in command of the punitive expedition into Mexico against Francisco Villa, and the same year was made major-general.

  • The stages should become increasingly punitive in order to enforce compliance.

  • David completely agrees with the concept that appraisal must be developmental and formative, not managerial and punitive.

  • Reform should be supportive, not punitive says Mental Health Foundation January 2006.

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