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punished

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃt/

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adjective

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃt/formal
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее человека, который был подвергнут наказанию или страданию за проступок.

An adjective describing someone who has been subjected to a penalty or suffering for a wrongdoing.

  1. Subjected to a penaltyB1formal

    Made to suffer a penalty or consequence for an offense or fault, often to coerce behavior or enforce obedience.

    ruНаказанный

    • The punished student had to write an apology letter.
    • He felt punished for a mistake he didn't make.
    • The punished employee was given extra duties as a consequence.

    Synonymscorrecteddisciplined

    Antonymsabsolvedacquittedclearedexonerated

Forms
  • more punished comparative form
  • most punished superlative form

verb

punish/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по наложению наказания или последствий на кого-либо за проступок или правонарушение.

A verb used to indicate the act of imposing a penalty or consequence on someone for a wrongdoing or offense.

  1. Impose a penaltyA2formal

    To cause someone to suffer or experience something unpleasant for doing something wrong or illegal.

    ruНаказать

    • The teacher punished the student for cheating on the test.
    • The court punished the criminal with a fine.
    • Parents should not punish children harshly for minor mistakes.

    Synonymscastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinefinesentence

    Antonymsabsolveacquitexcuseexonerateforgivepardonreprievereward

  2. Treat harshlyB2informal

    To treat someone or something in a rough or severe way, often as a result of a mistake or failure.

    ruНаказывать

    • The team punished the opposing defense with aggressive plays.
    • The rough terrain punished the hikers' legs.
    • The economy punished investors who took too many risks.

    Synonymsabuseill-treatmaltreatmistreatrough up

Forms
  • punished past participle
  • punished past simple
  • punishing present participle
  • punishes third person singular