punitive
BrE /ˈpʌn.tɪ.tɪv/ AmE /ˈpʌn.tə.tɪv/
adjective en → es
designed to punish someone who has done something wrong or illegal
punitivo, castigo
- a punitive fine/sentence
Collocations punitive damages · punitive measures
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The court imposed a punitive sentence on the offender.
El tribunal impuso una sentencia punitiva al delincuente.
intended to punish or discipline someone who has done something wrong
disciplinario, correctivo
- a punitive action
Collocations punitive action against a company · punitive measures for misconduct
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The school took punitive action against the student.
La escuela tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el estudiante.