Punitory
Punitory adjective - Inflicting punishment.
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Synonyms for Punitory
Retributory and punitory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retributory" instead an adjective "Punitory".
Retributory
Retributory adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
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Synonyms for Retributory
Punitory and retributory are semantically related. You can use "Punitory" instead an adjective "Retributory".
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Related pairs
- penitentiary and punitory
- penitentiary and retributory
- revengeful and punitory
- revengeful and retributory
- corrective and punitory
- corrective and retributory
- vindictive and punitory
- vindictive and retributory
- punishing and punitory
- punishing and retributory
- disciplinary and punitory
- disciplinary and retributory
- vindicatory and punitory
- vindicatory and retributory
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