Austere and Punitory

Austere

Austere adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

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

Nearby Words: austerity, austerely

Punitory

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