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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for punitive

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1. punitive (vs. rehabilitative), punitory, correctional, penal, penitentiary, retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory
usage: inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages"
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