PUNITIVELY

punitively, punitorily, penally

(adverb) in a punishing manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

punitively (comparative more punitively, superlative most punitively)

In a punitive manner.

Source: Wiktionary

PUNITIVE

Pu"ni*tive, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice. If death be punitive, so, likewise, is the necessity imposed upon man of toiling for his subsistence. I. Taylor. We shall dread a blow from the punitive hand. Bagehot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition