释义 |
View usage for: (pjuːnɪtɪv) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Punitive actions are intended to punish people. [formal] ...a punitive bombing raid. Other economists say any punitive measures against foreign companies would hurt U.S.interests. More Synonyms of punitive punitive in British English (ˈpjuːnɪtɪv) or less commonly punitory (ˈpjuːnɪtərɪ, -trɪ) adjectiverelating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment a punitive expedition Derived forms punitively (ˈpunitively) adverb punitiveness (ˈpunitiveness) noun Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin pūnītīvus concerning punishment, from Latin pūnīre to punish punitive in American English (ˈpjunətɪv) adjective inflicting, concerned with, or directed toward punishment : also ˈpuniˌtory Derived forms punitively (ˈpunitively) adverb punitiveness (ˈpunitiveness) noun Word origin ML punitivus < L punitus, pp. of punire, to punish Examples of 'punitive' in a sentencepunitive I mention all this as a warning of the dangers of going after rich people through punitive measures.I mention all this as a warning of the dangers of going after rich people throughpunitive measures.It was intended as a punitive expedition.The court can still award punitive damages.They praised reward schemes as an alternative to punitive charges on rubbish.Yet no one specified what punitive action they wanted taken.What other punitive punishment entered the national heart so quickly?Most church insurance policies exclude punitive damages.The moves came amid growing anger about punitive mortgage charges.Washington decided against punitive military action against the regime at the time.Savers who exceed the annual or lifetime caps could face punitive tax charges.Many of these carry layers of punitive charges.And there should be punitive charges on broker loans to hedge funds that do not disclose their balance sheets.There is no point in investing in something with downside risk if the upside is subject to punitive tax charges.But he warned against punitive measures.These are punitive measures, not helpful measures for us.Now they fear a Russian punitive expedition will be sent to destroy the town.Twenty years of court protection against punitive damages ensured its financial capacity and long-term success.The $1.1 billion deal announced yesterday includes claims for punitive damages brought by fishermen.She sued for emotional distress, claiming punitive damages.He added that the punitive measures would simply suck more people in and'bring harm to all parties. In other languagespunitive British English: punitive ADJECTIVE Punitive actions are intended to punish people. ...a punitive measure. - American English: punitive
- Brazilian Portuguese: punitivo
- Chinese: 惩罚性的
- European Spanish: punitivo
- French: punitif
- German: Straf-
- Italian: punitivo
- Japanese: 懲罰的な
- Korean: 처벌의
- European Portuguese: punitivo
- Latin American Spanish: punitivo
Definition relating to punishment punitive measures against foreign companies Synonyms retaliatory in retaliation in reprisal revengeful retaliative punitory The Green party wants punitive taxes on petrol. Synonyms draconian prohibitive burdensome Additional synonymsDefinition stern or severe an austere, distant, cold person Synonyms stern, hard, serious, cold, severe, formal, grave, strict, exacting, harsh, stiff, forbidding, grim, rigorous, solemn, stringent, inflexible, unrelenting, unfeelingDefinition strong and severe Drastic measures are needed. Synonyms extreme, strong, radical, desperate, severe, harsh, dire, forcefulharsh laws governing the behaviour of ordinary citizens Synonyms drastic, hard, severe, stringent, punitive, austere, Draconian, punitory - punishable
- punishing
- punishment
- punitive
- punk
- punt
- punter
Additional synonymsDefinition greater than usual in intensity or amount Officials said casualties were high. Synonyms extreme, great, acute, severe, extraordinary, excessiveSynonyms vengeful, bitter, malicious, resentful, malignant, merciless, vindictive, unforgiving, implacable, malevolent, spiteful, pitiless, unmercifulDefinition difficult or severe stiff anti-drugs laws Synonyms severe, strict, harsh, hard, heavy, sharp, extreme, cruel, drastic, rigorous, stringent, oppressive, austere, inexorable, pitilessDefinition requiring strict attention to rules or detail Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world. Synonyms strict, tough, rigorous, demanding, binding, tight, severe, exacting, rigid, inflexibleDefinition characterized by spite or ill will a vindictive woman desperate for revenge Synonyms vengeful, malicious, spiteful, relentless, resentful, malignant, unrelenting, unforgiving, implacable, venomous, rancorous, revengeful, full of spleen |