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How to say: punitive

Spelling: Punitive Syllables  punitive
US accent
/pjˈuːnᵻtˌɪv/
UK accent
/pjˈuːnɪtˌɪv/
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Definition

Definition — inflicting punishment

e.g. “punitive justice”

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