punitive

Meanings

Adjective

inflicting punishment
- "punitive justice"
- "punitive damages"

Adj

Inflicting punishment; punishing.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin pūnitīvus, from pūniō (“I punish”).

Synonyms

punitory

Antonyms

rehabilitative

Scrabble Score: 13

punitive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
punitive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
punitive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

punitive is a valid Words With Friends word