Punitively
Punitively adverb - In a punishing manner.
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Synonyms for Punitively
Severely and punitively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severely" instead an adverb "Punitively".
Severely
Severely adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Punitively and severely are semantically related. You can use "Punitively" instead an adverb "Severely".
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Severely and Punitively. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/punitively/severely
Punitively & Severely. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/punitively/severely>.
Severely or Punitively. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/punitively/severely.
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