punitive in Spanish
punitive in Spanish is punitivo — punitive means intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
punitive in Spanish
punitivo
(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 Spanish?
"punitive" in Spanish is punitivo. 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 Spanish, "punitive" is punitivo.
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