adj.惩罚性的，刑罚的，处罚的，(租税等)苛刻的

The company imposed punitive damages on the employee for breach of contract.
公司对违反合同的员工处以惩罚性赔偿。
The government implemented punitive taxes on luxury goods to curb excessive consumption.
政府对奢侈品实施了惩罚性税以遏制过度消费。
The international community imposed punitive sanctions on the rogue nation for its nuclear proliferation.
国际社会对这个从事核扩散的国家实施了惩罚性制裁。
The court ruled that the defendant must pay punitive compensation to the plaintiff for malicious defamation.
法院裁决被告需支付惩罚性赔偿给原告，因其恶意诽谤。
The employer imposed a punitive fine on employees who consistently arrived late to work.
雇主对经常迟到的员工处以惩罚性罚款。
The environmental agency levied punitive fines on factories found guilty of polluting local water sources.
环保机构对被发现污染当地水源的工厂处以惩罚性罚款。
The sports association imposed a punitive suspension on the athlete for using performance-enhancing drugs.
体育协会对使用兴奋剂的运动员实施了惩罚性禁赛。
The school introduced punitive measures to discourage students from cheating in exams.
学校采取了惩罚性措施以阻止学生考试作弊。
The insurance company denied the claim and imposed a punitive penalty for fraudulent activities.
保险公司拒绝了索赔，并因欺诈行为对投保人处以惩罚性罚款。
The government enacted punitive legislation against employers who exploit child labor.
政府制定了惩罚性法律，打击雇用童工的行为。