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  • 1. punitive
  • Rhymes with Punitive-damages
  • Punitive-damages in a sentence
  • 2. damages
Table of Contents
  • 1. punitive
  • Rhymes with Punitive-damages
  • Punitive-damages in a sentence
  • 2. damages
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. punitive

adjective. ['ˈpjuːnətɪv'] inflicting punishment.

Synonyms

  • retributory
  • retaliatory
  • penitentiary
  • correctional
  • penal
  • retributive
  • punitory
  • relatiative

Antonyms

  • inculpatory
  • unjust
  • unrepentant
  • impenitent

Etymology

  • punitivus (Latin)
  • punio (Latin)

Rhymes with Punitive Damages

Sentences with punitive-damages


1. Noun Phrase
These policies do not cover punitive damages either.

2. Noun Phrase
Any punitive damages awarded are in addition to the compensatory damages.

3. Noun Phrase
Finally, a person usually cannot get punitive damages against the government or its agencies.

4. Noun Phrase
Such punitive damages might convince her to resume negotiations and sign the settlement agreement after all.

2. damages

noun. ['ˈdæmədʒəz, ˈdæmɪdʒɪz'] a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.

Synonyms

  • atonement
  • compensation
  • expiation
  • exemplary damages
  • general damages
  • smart money
  • relief
  • punitive damages
  • restitution
  • nominal damages
  • actual damages
  • redress
  • compensatory damages
  • satisfaction
  • indemnification
  • amends

Antonyms

  • increase
  • low relief
  • high relief
  • embarrassment
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