punitive
Pronunciation: /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/
The English word “punitive” has 1 meaning listed here.
adjective
- Inflicting punishment; punishing.
Etymology
From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin pūnitīvus, from pūniō (“to punish”).
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