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. 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.

3. Tel Aviv Magistrate Court:

   The ease with which crimes such as this can be committed by those who have skills in the field, such as the accused, require an appropriate punitive response that has a deterrent and uncompromising message.

4. Yalda Jamshidi:

   The report will hopefully set an example with appropriate legal and punitive actions to reassure the public and scientific community.

5. Broti Gupta:

   I told them just my own personal code of ethics, which is that if there is space for education instead of punitive measures, then I believe in education.