Synonyms of punitory
5 similar words
Another word for punitory is castigatory. Other synonyms of punitory are vindicatory, vindictive, punitive and punishmental.
Synonyms and similar words for punitory
adjectivePunitive; serving to punish.
- castigatoryServing or tending to castigate.
- vindicatoryPromoting or producing retribution or punishment.
- vindictivePunitive.
- punitiveInflicting punishment; punishing.
- punishmental rarePunitive.
Meaning of punitory
- adjective Punitive; serving to punish.
Questions about synonyms of punitory
- What is another word for punitory?
- Punitory has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as castigatory, vindicatory, vindictive, punitive and punishmental.
- What does punitory mean?
- Punitory means punitive; serving to punish.
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