Punitive and Rigid

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

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

Nearby Words: punish, punishment

Rigid adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

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Punitive and rigid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punitive" instead an adjective "Rigid".

Nearby Words: rigor, rigidity, rigidly

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