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punitively

/ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv.li/

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adverb

/ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv.li/C1formallegal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «способом, который налагает наказание или взыскание». Обычно используется в юридическом и официальном контексте для описания действий, мер или убытков, предназначенных для наказания, а не для компенсации.

An adverb meaning "in a way that inflicts punishment or imposes a penalty." It is commonly used in legal and formal contexts to describe actions, measures, or damages intended to punish rather than compensate.

  1. In a punishing mannerC1formal

    In a way that involves or imposes punishment, especially severe or harsh.

    ruКарательно

    • The court ruled punitively against the corporation for its negligence.
    • The teacher acted punitively by giving the student detention.
    • The new tax laws were applied punitively to small businesses.

    Synonymsharshlypenallyrigorouslyseverelysternly

  2. Excessively or harshlyC2formal

    In a way that is extremely severe, burdensome, or difficult to endure.

    ruЧрезмерно сурово

    • The interest rates were set punitively high for late payments.
    • The contract penalized the contractor punitively for delays.
    • The regime responded punitively to any form of dissent.

    Synonymsbrutallycruellyharshlymercilesslyoppressivelyruthlesslyseverely

    Antonymsgentlyindulgentlylenientlylightlymildly

Forms
  • more punitively comparative form
  • most punitively superlative form