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Punitive

ˈpjuːnɪtɪv

Punitive definitions
adjective
punitive punitory
  1. inflicting or intended as punishment

    "he called for punitive measures against the Eastern bloc"

    • (of a tax or other charge) extremely high

      "a current punitive interest rate of 31.3 per cent"