Wordiyopunitive
🇬🇧 UK/'pjuːnɪtɪv/🇺🇸 US/'pju:nitiv/
C1
Definitions
adj.
Intended as or relating to punishment; extremely harsh or severe.
惩罚性的；严厉的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.punitive damages惩罚性赔偿
- 2.punitive measures惩罚性措施
- 3.punitive action惩处行动
- 4.punitive taxes惩罚性税收
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company faced punitive damages for its negligence.
- 2.
The court imposed punitive damages of five million dollars on the company.
- 3.
Critics argued that the punitive tax measures would stifle economic growth.
- 4.
The school's punitive approach to discipline left students feeling demoralized.