punitively

[US]/ˈpjuːnɪtɪvli/
[UK]/ˈpjunɪtively/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a manner that imposes a punishment

Phrases & Collocations

punitively taxed

punitively high

punitively enforced

punitively punished

punitively assessed

punitively applied

punitively regulated

punitively restricted

punitively dismissed

punitively controlled

Example Sentences

the company acted punitively towards those who violated the rules.

he was punitively dismissed for his misconduct.

the law was applied punitively to deter future offenses.

they imposed punitively high fines on repeat offenders.

the school decided to act punitively against bullying.

in some cultures, parents may discipline punitively.

the government responded punitively to the protests.

they were punitively charged for their negligence.

the judge ruled punitively in favor of the victim.

management decided to treat the issue punitively to set an example.

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