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Meaning of punitory
The primary meaning of the word "punitory" is related to punishment or penalty.
Etymology of punitory
The word "punitory" has its roots in the Latin word "punit-", which is the past participle stem of "punire", meaning to punish, and the suffix "-ory", which forms an adjective indicating a place, function, or purpose
The term "punitory" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe actions, measures, or systems intended to punish or penalize
Synonyms
punitive
penal
disciplinary
corrective
chastening
castigatory
retaliatory
vindictive
retributory
revengeful
vengeful
penalizing
chastising
castigating
disciplining
correcting
repressing
suppressing
punishing
penalizing
fining
amercing
mulcting
condemning
sentencing
judging
convicting
sentencing
penal
disciplinary
corrective
castigatory
Definitions
- Intended to punish or penalize someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
- * Relating to or characterized by punishment, especially punishment that is intended to punish rather than reform
Usage Examples
- The punitory measures taken by the government against the protesters were widely criticized by human rights organizations
- * The new policy has a punitory approach to dealing with employees who are late, which has led to low morale among staff members
Antonyms
rewarding
encouraging
motivational
supportive
rehabilitative
corrective
restorative
therapeutic
lenient
permissive
tolerant
forgiving
merciful
compassionate
benevolent
kind
gentle
mild
soft
indulgent
permissive
lax
lenient