punitive in a sentence
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Definition
PUNITIVE: intended to punish or penalize.
Crossword clues for punitive
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "punitive".
- Intended to inflict punishment or penalty.
- Designed to deter wrongdoing through consequences.
- Relating to measures that impose penalties.
- Focused on punishment rather than reward.
- Serving as a warning against bad behavior.
Punitive sentence examples
- The judge imposed a punitive fine on the corporation for its environmental violations.
- Many argue that punitive measures in the criminal justice system do not effectively rehabilitate offenders.
- The school adopted a punitive approach to discipline, believing it would deter future misbehavior.
- Her punitive comments during the meeting left several team members feeling discouraged.
- The government's punitive laws aimed to address corporate misconduct were met with widespread criticism.