adjective
- relating to or involving punishment
Usage: formal
Examples
- The judge imposed punitory measures on the repeat offender.
- The school’s punitory policies were designed to deter misconduct.
- Ancient civilizations often employed harsh punitory practices.
- The committee recommended punitory action against the violators.
- His punitory approach to parenting was criticized by child psychologists.
- The treaty included punitory clauses for nations that violated the agreement.