Associations to the word «Punitive»
Noun
- Comanche
- Clause
- Deportation
- Redress
- Remedy
- Awarding
- Suffering
- Annexation
- Partisan
- Action
- Directive
- Tokugawa
- Ras
- Retribution
- Uprising
- Ottomans
- Deprivation
- Offense
- Ruling
- Suppression
- Inmate
- Rebellion
- Tariff
- Fraud
- Tattoo
- Scientology
- Fine
- Penalty
- Criminal
- Burning
- Statute
- Cherokee
- Aden
- Discretion
- Atrocity
- Warlord
- Detachment
- Tax
- Court
- Campaign
- Conduct
- Sultanate
- Harm
- Attorney
- Parole
- Revolt
- Amendment
- Abba
- Hanoi
- Repression
- Boo
- Debtor
- Frontier
- Employer
- Distress
- Judgment
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
PUNITIVE, adjective. (legal) (military) inflicting punishment, punishing
Dictionary definition
PUNITIVE, adjective. Inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages".
Wise words
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