punitive — intended as punishment or inflicting punishment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: intended as punishment or inflicting punishment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjuːnətɪv/
Korean meaning: 처벌의, 징벌적인
Korean pronunciation: **퓨**니티브
Example Sentences
- The teacher's punitive approach made students afraid to ask questions.
- My mom's punitive ice cream ban lasted exactly 30 minutes.
- The government imposed punitive tariffs on imported goods.
punitive
ADJECTIVE//ˈpjuːnətɪv//
intended as punishment or inflicting punishment
a serious-looking principal sits behind a desk pointing to detention slips while speaking firmly to a nervous student. The student slouches in the chair looking worried and regretful about their actions. The student had been caught cheating on a test and now faces consequences for their behavior. Multiple detention forms are stacked on the desk showing the severity of the disciplinary response. Other staff members can be seen through the doorway nodding approvingly at the strict measures being taken. punishment being inflicted as a consequence for wrongdoing
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Origin
From Latin 'punire' meaning 'to punish' or 'to inflict penalty.' The Romans used this term in their legal system when describing consequences for wrongdoing.
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“The teacher's punitive approach made students afraid to ask questions.”
“My mom's punitive ice cream ban lasted exactly 30 minutes.”
“The government imposed punitive tariffs on imported goods.”
“His punitive diet consisted of nothing but salad and regret.”
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