punitive

形容词 punitive:

1. inflicting punishment
   同义词：punitory

1. Exacting retribution; punitive.
   复仇性的; 制裁性的
2. Effective, punitive, or destructive action.
   有效的行为有效的、惩罚的或破坏性的行为

pu.ni.tive

adj.（形容词）
Inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment; punishing.
惩罚性的或目的在于惩罚的；惩罚的

来源：
Medieval Latin pônotovus
中世纪拉丁语 pônotovus
from Latin poenore, pônore [to punish] * see punish
源自 拉丁语 poenore, pônore [惩罚] *参见 punish

【引伸】
pu.nitively
adv.（副词）
pu.nitiveness
n.（名词）