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punitive measure

NOUN

interdiction

Synonyms

STRONG

ban boycott command decree injunction interdict penalty sentence writ

WEAK

coercive measure

NOUN

sanction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ban boycott injunction penalty sentence

STRONG

command decree writ

WEAK

coercive measure

Antonyms

WEAK

award disapproval honor prevention refusal reward veto

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