Synonyms for punitive
ˈpyu nɪ tɪv; -ˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ipuni·tive

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1. punitive, punitoryadjective

   inflicting punishment

   "punitive justice"; "punitive damages"

   Synonyms:
   punitory

   Antonyms:
   rehabilitative

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1. punitiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   penal

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1. List of paraphrases for "punitive":

   repressive, disciplinary, penal, non-punitive

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1. Mike McNutt:

   Las Virgenes's not meant to be punitive, las Virgenes's meant to tell people... this drought is incredibly serious and what we need you to do is do your part.

2. Mayor Adler:

   I want to be clear that thisbudget is not punitive, itis not intended to punishpolice.Were going to improvepublic safety in Austintogether, we need and I welcome theknowledge, the expertise andthe good will that our firstresponders are going tobring to this process.

3. Joe Openshaw:

   This decision does lift a weight off my shoulders, because I would have felt bad if a punitive measure had been taken against bishop Talbert because of a celebration of our love.

4. British Bankers Association:

   Some banks have recently moved operations and jobs out of the UK due to punitive hikes in bank taxes. Other banks have deferred decisions about whether to invest in Britain until after the referendum.

5. Craig Fehr:

   The punitive effect of oil prices on the energy industry are the beneficial effects that accrue to the consumer.