Punitive and Rancorous

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Punitive adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.

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Rancorous and punitive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rancorous" instead an adjective "Punitive".

Nearby Words: punish, punishment

Rancorous adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.

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Punitive and rancorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punitive" instead an adjective "Rancorous".

Nearby Words: rancor, rancour

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