punitive
Example Sentences
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If this is the only property you both own, it seems unnecessarily punitive to force a sale upon the death of one spouse.
From MarketWatch
It did not back Dean's claim for more than $144m in punitive damages against the firm.
From BBC
“They awarded an amount far below what was sought, and declined to award punitive damages altogether.”
Her baking is tireless and punitive, as though she were preparing medicine.
Several other large firms followed and made similar deals to avoid the punitive orders, collectively agreeing to provide nearly $1 billion in pro bono work.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
