punitively

English

Etymology

punitive +‎ -ly

Adverb

punitively (comparative more punitively, superlative most punitively)

  1. In a punitive manner.
    • 1983 December 10, Nancy A. F. Langer, “Different Abilities, Same Queer Pleasures”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 21, page 8:
      Hospital staff or caretaking relatives may find sexual concerns humorous, disgusting, embarrassing; they are bound to react punitively to any signs of homosexuality or affectational same-sex relationship.
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