Punitive Synonyms and Antonyms

pyo͝onĭ-tĭv
Inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. disciplinary
  2. punitory
  3. penal
  4. punishing
  5. vindictive
  6. avenging
  7. revengeful
  8. vindicatory
Antonyms:
  1. rewarding
  2. rehabilitative
  3. beneficial

Words Related to Punitive

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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.

  • I think if this is addressed with love and concern and not in a punitive manner it will be an accepted fact by our teens.

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

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