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punishment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

Forms: punishments

punishment means: An unpleasant consequence given to someone because they did something wrong.

noun

PENALTYB1

An unpleasant consequence given to someone because they did something wrong.

  • His punishment was a week without television.
  • The judge gave her a light punishment.
  • What is the punishment for stealing a car?

How to use it: punishment for something (The punishment for cheating was a month’s suspension.)

Similar words: penalty

Opposites: reward

Common phrases: severe punishment, punishment for something, as punishment, light punishment

ACT OF PENALIZINGB2

The act of making someone suffer a consequence because they did something wrong.

  • Physical punishment can harm children.
  • The school banned corporal punishment last year.
  • Some parents prefer discussion to punishment.

How to use it: punishment of someone (The punishment of innocent people caused public anger.)

Similar words: penalization

Common phrases: corporal punishment, physical punishment, punishment of someone

Questions about punishment

What does punishment mean?

An unpleasant consequence given to someone because they did something wrong.

What is punishment in other languages?

Türkçe: ceza · Español: castigo · Français: punition · Deutsch: Strafe · Italiano: punizione · 日本語: 罰

How do you pronounce punishment?

It is pronounced /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/.

How do you use punishment in a sentence?

His punishment was a week without television. The judge gave her a light punishment.

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