punitive

adj

• ① 惩罚的,处罚的;刑罚的;讨伐的;报应的
  • We should take punitive action against those who have broken the law.对那些犯法者,我们应该采取惩罚措施。
  • punitive justice因果报应

• ② (课税等)严苛的
  • punitive taxation苛税