Punitory
Punitory adjective - Inflicting punishment.
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Synonyms for Punitory
Retributive and punitory are semantically related In some cases you can use "Retributive" instead an adjective "Punitory".
Retributive
Retributive adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
Usage example: retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
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Synonyms for Retributive
Punitory and retributive are semantically related in disciplinary topic. You can use "Punitory" instead an adjective "Retributive".
Nearby Word: retribution
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Related pairs
- vengeful and punitory
- vengeful and retributive
- revengeful and punitory
- revengeful and retributive
- corrective and punitory
- corrective and retributive
- vindictive and punitory
- vindictive and retributive
- punishing and punitory
- punishing and retributive
- chastening and punitory
- chastening and retributive
- disciplinary and punitory
- disciplinary and retributive
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