Abusive and Punitory

Abusive

Abusive adjective - Marked by harsh insulting language.

Punitory and abusive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punitory" instead an adjective "Abusive".

Nearby Words: abuse, abused, abusing, abusively

Punitory

Punitory adjective - Inflicting punishment.
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Abusive and punitory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abusive" instead an adjective "Punitory".
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