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PUNITIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does punitively mean?
• PUNITIVELY (adverb)
The adverb PUNITIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a punishing manner
Familiarity information: PUNITIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a punishing manner
Synonyms:
penally; punitively; punitorily
Pertainym:
punitive (inflicting punishment)
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