punitively
adverb/ˈpjuːnətɪvli/
/ˈpjuːnətɪvli/
(formal)- in a way that is intended as a punishment
- The imperial regime pursued the deserters relentlessly and punitively.
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- in a way that is very severe and that people find very difficult to pay
- punitively high rates of tax
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