Sentence example with the word 'punitive'

punitive

avenging, chastening, correctional, grudgeful, inflictive, penological, rancorous, recompensive, retaliative, retributory, unappeasable, vindictive

Definition adj. inflicting punishment

Last update: March 29, 2017


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The stages should become increasingly punitive in order to enforce compliance.   [adjective]

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The continuance of life to which they look forward is progressive and educational, not fixed or punitive.   [Please select]

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Punitive methods are restricted in Montessory.   [adjective]

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Had the President's belligerent spirit oozed away as the punitive expeditions against Tripoli lost their merely defensive character and took on the proportions of offensive naval operations.   [Please select]

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He probably meant by "punitive expeditions" in the modern phrase--by "fire and sword," in the style current then--to break up the recalcitrants.   [Please select]

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One by one his plots had failed, until the day came when David advised Kaid to send him and his friends into the Soudan, with the punitive expedition under loyal generals.   [Please select]

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Our administration of punitive justice is full of devices for individualizing the application of criminal law.   [Please select]

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"Sir Oliver has gone to Arwenack upon a punitive business," said he.   [Please select]

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