All punitive synonyms
pu·ni·tive
P p adjective punitive
- hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
- castigating — Present participle of castigate.
- castigatory — to criticize or reprimand severely.
adj punitive
- antidotal — a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc.
- corrective — Corrective measures or techniques are intended to put right something that is wrong.
- disciplinary — of, for, or constituting discipline; enforcing or administering discipline: disciplinary action.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.