self-punitive

self-pu·ni·tive

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Definition of self-punitive word

adjective self-punitive serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment: punitive laws; punitive action. 1

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Medieval Latin pūnītīvus of punishment, equivalent to Latin pūnīt(us) (past participle of pūnīre to punish) + -īvus -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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