ex|tra|pu|ni|tive

ex|tra|pu|ni|tive
ex|tra|pu|ni|tive «EHKS truh PYOO nuh tihv», adjective.
inflicting punishment upon all but oneself; having the tendency to blame misfortune on others.
ex´tra|pu´ni|tive|ness, noun.

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