punitive
intermediateB1/ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/ · pu-ni-tive
intended to punish someone or something.
Meanings
intended to punish someone or something.
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو سزا دینے کا ارادہ رکھنے والا۔
سزا دینے والا
saza dene wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- punitive measures
- punitive action
- punitive damages
Example Sentences
The court imposed punitive damages on the company for negligence.
عدالت نے بے پروائی پر کمپنی پر سزا دینے والے نقصانات عائد کیے۔
Adaalat ne beparwai par company par saza dene walay nuqsanat aaid kiye.
The government passed punitive laws to deter corruption.
حکومت نے بدعنوانی کو روکنے کے لئے سزا دینے والے قوانین منظور کیے۔
Hukoomat ne badunwani ko rokne ke liye saza dene walay qawaneen manzoor kiye.
She felt that the punitive action taken against him was too harsh.
اس نے محسوس کیا کہ اس کے خلاف جو سزا دینے والا اقدام کیا گیا وہ بہت سخت تھا۔
Us ne mehsoos kiya ke is ke khilaf jo saza dene wala iqdam kiya gaya woh bohat sakht tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'punitive' as a 'punishment' related term.
Imagine a gavel striking down to symbolize a punishment being enforced.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "punitivus" — pertaining to punishment
First known use: 16th century
The term derives from the Latin 'punire' meaning 'to punish,' indicating severity in response to an offense.