punitively
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/ˈpjuːnətɪvli/
🇬🇧
/ˈpjuːnətɪvli/
adverb
R
in a way that is intended to punish someone
The teacher spoke to the students punitively about their poor behavior.
R
in a way that is very severe and that people find very difficult to pay
The fines were set punitively high to deter future violations.
translation
in a way that is intended to punish someone; in a way that is very severe and that people find very difficult to pay