punitive in French
punitive in French is punitif — punitive means intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
punitive in French
punitif
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.
What does "punitive" mean?
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adj Intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
"The government imposed punitive tariffs on imports."
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punitive in a sentence
- The government imposed punitive tariffs on imports.
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What is "punitive" in French?
"punitive" in French is punitif. punitive means: Intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
How do you use "punitive" in a sentence?
Example: "The government imposed punitive tariffs on imports." In French, "punitive" is punitif.
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