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Discover Ludwig'is punitive' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a situation or action that is meant to cause punishment or retribution. For example, "The federal government's decision to increase the tax rate is punitive in nature."
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is punitive
adjective
Inflicting punishment, punishing
synonyms
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It is punitive in spirit.
A large part of this is punitive.
Opponents say that community service is punitive.
"People think Ofsted is punitive rather than supportive.
"This is punitive and totally anti-union," Mr. Hiatt said.
"The only word I can use is punitive," Mr. McKay said.
The essential question was whether the purpose of the penalty imposed on the farmer is punitive.
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It's punitive.
"It was clear it would be punitive".
Pin placement has not been punitive.
"It can be punitive," she said.
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