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Which word fits this meaning? Intended to impose punishment or a penalty.
adjective
Reveal word and examples punitive The committee rejected a punitive response in favor of correcting the underlying process. Dictionary practice example. A separate punitive fine is intended to penalize an officer for repeatedly attaching unauthorized locks despite a clear instruction to stop. From Rules, Authority, and Relief . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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