Punitive Meaning in English & Hindi, Synonyms, Antonyms

Punitive – Adjective

Punitive Meaning in English:

• • • austere
    • cruel
    • savage

It means relating to or inflicting punishment or intended to punish.

Punitive Meaning in Hindi:

• • • दंडात्मक

Use of “Punitive” Word in Sentences, Examples

• English: The government imposed punitive measures on companies found guilty of environmental violations.
• Hindi: सरकार ने पर्यावरण उल्लंघन के दोषी कंपनियों पर दंडात्मक उपाय लगाए।
• English: The court issued a punitive fine to discourage similar offenses in the future.
• Hindi: अदालत ने भविष्य में इसी तरह के अपराधों को रोकने के लिए दंडात्मक जुर्माना जारी किया।
• English: The school implemented a punitive policy for students caught cheating in exams.
• Hindi: स्कूल ने परीक्षा में धोखाधड़ी करने वाले छात्रों के लिए दंडात्मक नीति को लागू किया।

Synonyms of Punitive: harsh, severe, punishing, retributive, vindictive

Antonyms of Punitive: lenient, forgiving, merciful, indulgent