/ Thesaurus / P Synonyms of punitory Find synonyms for: Adjective1. punitive (vs. rehabilitative), punitory, correctional, penal, penitentiary, retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatoryusage: inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: simian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language