Punitive

Synonyms of punitive

• corrective
• disciplinary
• pénal

Antonyms of punitive

• lenient
• merciful
• forgiving

Collocations of punitive

punitive action

Frequency: 70 %

The government threatened punitive action against tax evaders.

punitive damages

Frequency: 65 %

The court awarded punitive damages to the plaintiff as punishment for the defendant's misconduct.

punitive measures

Frequency: 60 %

The government imposed punitive measures on countries that violated human rights.

punitive approach

Frequency: 50 %

The school adopted a punitive approach to discipline, leading to criticism from parents.

Idiomatic Expressions for punitive

• Phrase: punitive action
  Meaning: disciplinary measures taken to punish someone for wrongdoing
  Usage: The company took punitive action against the employee who violated company policies.