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punishment

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

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noun

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее наказание или последствие, налагаемое на кого-либо за проступок, правонарушение или нарушение правил.

A noun referring to a penalty or consequence imposed on someone for wrongdoing, offense, or violation of rules.

  1. Penalty for wrongdoingA2formal

    A penalty imposed on someone for committing a crime or breaking a rule.

    ruНаказание

    • The punishment for theft can include imprisonment.
    • He received a harsh punishment for his actions.
    • The teacher gave the student detention as punishment.

    Synonymscastigationchastisementcomeuppancecorrectiondisciplinepenaltyretributionsanction

    Antonymsacquittalpardonprizereprievereward

  2. Unpleasant treatmentB1informal

    Rough or harsh treatment, often physical, as a consequence.

    ruНаказание

    • The boxer took a lot of punishment in the ring.
    • The car's suspension took a beating from the rough road.
    • His body showed signs of punishment from the long hike.

    Synonymsabusebeatingcastigationchastisementcorrectionmaltreatmentpenaltyretribution

    Antonymscommendationpraisereward

Forms
  • punishments plural form
  • punishments' possessive plural form
  • punishment's possessive singular form
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