punishment

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de castigar o el castigo impuesto a alguien por una falta, delito o infracción de normas, así como la consecuencia que se sufre por ello.

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.

   Castigo por una falta

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

   Sinónimoscastigationchastisementcomeuppancecorrectiondisciplinepenaltyretributionsanction

   Antónimosacquittalpardonprizereprievereward

2. Unpleasant treatmentB1informal

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

   Castigo físico o trato duro

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabusebeatingcastigationchastisementcorrectionmaltreatmentpenaltyretribution

   Antónimoscommendationpraisereward