Added 9 October 2026 punitory /ˈpju.nɪ.tɔɹ.i/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about punitory at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Inflicting punishment. punitive justice Related Words: penalpunitivecorrectionalpenitentiarypunishmentalpenallpœnalpœnallpænalpœnitentialpunditicalpuritanic Back to today's word