Punitiveness example sentences

punitiveness

definition

- noun form of punitive

pu·ni·tive

adjective

punitive (adjective) · punitory (adjective)

- inflicting or intended as punishment:

- (of a tax or other charge) extremely high:

Synonyms

punitive, penal, disciplinary, corrective, correctional, retributive, penitentiary, punitory, castigatory, harsh, severe, stiff, austere, cruel, savage, stringent, burdensome, demanding, draconian, drastic, swingeing, crushing, crippling, high, inflated, exorbitant, extortionate, excessive, outrageous, inordinate, iniquitous, immoderate, unreasonable

"Punitiveness" Example Sentences

1. The court's punitiveness was evident in the severe sentence given to the convicted criminal.
2. His punitiveness was seen in his refusal to show any leniency.
3. The law's punitiveness was clear in the harsh punishments meted out.
4. His punitiveness was reflected in the severity of his punishments.
5. The government's punitiveness was manifested in the severe penalties imposed.
6. The judge's punitiveness was obvious in the strict sentence he handed down.
7. The court's punitiveness was obvious in the harsh sentences it imposed.
8. His punitiveness was demonstrated in the severity of the sentences he gave.
9. The law's punitiveness was evident in the severe penalties it imposed.
10. Her punitiveness was seen in the severity of the punishments she imposed.
11. The judge's punitiveness was clear in the strict sentence he imposed.
12. The court's punitiveness was reflected in the severe sentence given to the defendant.
13. His punitiveness was manifested in the severity of the sentences he handed down.
14. The law's punitiveness was obvious in the harsh penalties it imposed.
15. Her punitiveness was demonstrated in the strict sentences she gave.
16. The government's punitiveness was evident in the severe punishments imposed.
17. The court's punitiveness was seen in the harsh sentence it handed down.
18. His punitiveness was reflected in the severity of the punishments he imposed.
19. The law's punitiveness was obvious in the strict penalties it meted out.
20. Her punitiveness was manifested in the severity of the sentences she handed down.