penological

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to penology.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

punishing corrective grueling gruelling disciplinary retributive

Antonyms

stress-free

Examples

The Government cannot be concerned any longer with outmoded penological theories....Common criminals...can best be dealt with on a purely curative basis. Kill the criminal reflex, that's all. Anthony Burgess

Close letter words and terms

penoche penock penologic penologically penologist penology