Punitive and Rugged

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

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

Nearby Words: punish, punishment

Rugged adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

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Punitive and rugged are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punitive" instead an adjective "Rugged".

Nearby Words: ruggedly, rugger

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