punishment

• Nom désignant une sanction ou une conséquence imposée à quelqu'un pour une faute, une infraction ou une violation de règles.

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.

   châtiment

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

   Synonymescastigationchastisementcomeuppancecorrectiondisciplinepenaltyretributionsanction

   Antonymesacquittalpardonprizereprievereward

2. Unpleasant treatmentB1informal

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

   Traitement punitif

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusebeatingcastigationchastisementcorrectionmaltreatmentpenaltyretribution

   Antonymescommendationpraisereward