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Punishment

noun

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

the infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

The criminal received a harsh punishment for his crime.

pay the penalty

penalty, discipline, retribution, consequence, sanction

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penalty, discipline, retribution, consequence

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penalty, retribution, consequence, sanction

reward, prize, blessing, pardon

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reward, prize, blessing

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reward, pardon

severe punishment, capital punishment, receive punishment, corporal punishment, punishment for crimes

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severe punishment, capital punishment, receive punishment

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capital punishment, severe punishment, corporal punishment, punishment for crimes

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

the layer of gases surrounding the Earth; the mood or feeling of a place

an adult female horse

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for other...