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. 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.

2. Charles Raison:

   There is something about these disorders where people wander, and wandering is bad news. you don't want to be punitive because usually if you can get them back in treatment, they start doing so much better that they are not going to go running away again.

3. Steve Lamar:

   As you look at the way these negotiations are shaping up, you must certainly think: not only will it take a while for the talks to reach their full conclusion, but there's going to be enforcement mechanisms, i would imagine punitive tariffs are going to be with us for a while.

4. California Gov. Gavin Newsom:

   I don't want to be punitive, my gosh, someone who has lost their job, last thing they want to do is -- walk their dog, they're with their kids, they've got cabin fever, and they just want to take a rest on Newport Beach, and all of a sudden, they get a citation. I don't want to see that happen.

5. Bruce Baron:

   This verdict along with the punitive damages awarded by the judges sends a strong message that teachers across New York state should take their position of authority very serious.