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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 town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful i...

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.