Punitive
Punitive adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.
Unfeeling and punitive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unfeeling" instead an adjective "Punitive".
Nearby Words: punish, punishment
Unfeeling
Unfeeling adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Punitive and unfeeling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punitive" instead an adjective "Unfeeling".
Nearby Word: unfeelingly
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Unfeeling and Punitive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/punitive/unfeeling
Punitive & Unfeeling. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/punitive/unfeeling>.
Unfeeling or Punitive. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/punitive/unfeeling.
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