(US) IPA(key): /ˈpju.nɪ.tɔɹ.i/ <span class="searchmatch">punitory</span> (comparative more <span class="searchmatch">punitory</span>, superlative most <span class="searchmatch">punitory</span>) (archaic) punitive; serving to punish 1768-1777, Abraham...
punitive) (law, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing. Synonym: (archaic) <span class="searchmatch">punitory</span> Beijing imposed punitive sanctions on Canada. The jury awarded $10,000...
unpunishment vicarious punishment impunity punishable punisher punishing punitive <span class="searchmatch">punitory</span> act of punishing penalty for wrongdoing suffering imposed as retribution...
them when they begin upon that. (obsolete) Punitive. Synonyms: punishing, <span class="searchmatch">punitory</span> vindictively vindictiveness vindictive protectiveness vindicate vindication...