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Meaning of word punitive from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Inflicting punishment.

Example : Punitive justice.
Punitive damages.

Synonyms : punitory

Designed to accomplish rehabilitation.

From a penal to a rehabilitative philosophy.
Rehabilitative treatment.
rehabilitative

fat (noun)
A soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides).

nominative case (noun)
The category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb.

department (noun)
A specialized division of a large organization.

plaything (noun)
An artifact designed to be played with.

feeble (adjective)
Pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness.

reproducible (adjective)
Capable of being reproduced.

pliable (adjective)
Susceptible to being led or directed.

hubby (noun)
A married man. A woman's partner in marriage.

prohibited (adjective)
Excluded from use or mention.

get word (verb)
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally.

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