英语词汇“punitive”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	punitive
释义	Trends of punitive View usage for: punitive (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) adjective relating 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 sentence punitive I mention all this as a warning of the dangers of going after rich people through punitive measures. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I mention all this as a warning of the dangers of going after rich people throughpunitive measures. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It was intended as a punitive expedition. Henderson, Diana M The Scottish Regiments (1993) The court can still award punitive damages. The Sun (2015) They praised reward schemes as an alternative to punitive charges on rubbish. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Yet no one specified what punitive action they wanted taken. Times, Sunday Times (2009) What other punitive punishment entered the national heart so quickly? Times, Sunday Times (2010) Most church insurance policies exclude punitive damages. Christianity Today (2000) The moves came amid growing anger about punitive mortgage charges. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Washington decided against punitive military action against the regime at the time. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Savers who exceed the annual or lifetime caps could face punitive tax charges. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Many of these carry layers of punitive charges. Times, Sunday Times (2014) And there should be punitive charges on broker loans to hedge funds that do not disclose their balance sheets. Times, Sunday Times (2008) There is no point in investing in something with downside risk if the upside is subject to punitive tax charges. Times, Sunday Times (2010) But he warned against punitive measures. Times, Sunday Times (2012) These are punitive measures, not helpful measures for us. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Now they fear a Russian punitive expedition will be sent to destroy the town. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Twenty years of court protection against punitive damages ensured its financial capacity and long-term success. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The $1.1 billion deal announced yesterday includes claims for punitive damages brought by fishermen. Times, Sunday Times (2014) She sued for emotional distress, claiming punitive damages. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He added that the punitive measures would simply suck more people in and'bring harm to all parties. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages punitive 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 1 (adjective) in the sense of retaliatory Definition relating to punishment punitive measures against foreign companies Synonyms retaliatory in retaliation vindictive a vindictive woman desperate for revenge in reprisal revengeful retaliative punitory 2 (adjective) in the sense of severe The Green party wants punitive taxes on petrol. Synonyms severe This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary. high Officials said casualties were high. harsh harsh laws governing the behaviour of ordinary citizens stiff stiff anti-drugs laws drastic Drastic measures are needed. stringent Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world. austere an austere, distant, cold person draconian prohibitive burdensome Additional synonyms in the sense of austere Definition 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, unfeeling in the sense of drastic Definition strong and severe Drastic measures are needed. Synonyms extreme, strong, radical, desperate, severe, harsh, dire, forceful in the sense of harsh harsh laws governing the behaviour of ordinary citizens Synonyms drastic, hard, severe, stringent, punitive, austere, Draconian, punitory Nearby words of punitive punishable punishing punishment punitive punk punt punter Synonyms of 'punitive' punitive Explore 'punitive' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of high Definition greater than usual in intensity or amount Officials said casualties were high. Synonyms extreme, great, acute, severe, extraordinary, excessive in the sense of revengeful Synonyms vengeful, bitter, malicious, resentful, malignant, merciless, vindictive, unforgiving, implacable, malevolent, spiteful, pitiless, unmerciful in the sense of stiff Definition difficult or severe stiff anti-drugs laws Synonyms severe, strict, harsh, hard, heavy, sharp, extreme, cruel, drastic, rigorous, stringent, oppressive, austere, inexorable, pitiless in the sense of stringent Definition 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, inflexible in the sense of vindictive Definition 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
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