punitive adjective
Meaning: intended to punish someone
Hindi: दंडात्मक
Synonyms: disciplinary, retributive, penal, corrective
Antonyms: rewarding, lenient, forgiving
Examples from the daily editorials
- “Punitive measures alone have failed to change farmer behaviour significantly.”
Stubble Burning: Why Fines Alone Won't Clear Delhi's Air 7 Nov
punitive – questions
What is the meaning of punitive in Hindi?
punitive means “दंडात्मक” in Hindi. In English: intended to punish someone
What are the synonyms of punitive?
Synonyms of punitive: disciplinary, retributive, penal, corrective.
What is the opposite of punitive?
Antonyms of punitive: rewarding, lenient, forgiving.