punished

• Adjetivo que descreve uma pessoa que foi submetida a punição ou sofrimento por causa de um erro ou delito.

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.

   Punido

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorrecteddisciplined

   Antônimosabsolvedacquittedclearedexonerated

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de aplicar uma pena, castigo ou consequência a alguém por causa de um erro, falta ou crime.

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.

   Punir

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinefinesentence

   Antônimosabsolveacquitexcuseexonerateforgivepardonreprievereward

2. Treat harshlyB2informal

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

   Punir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabuseill-treatmaltreatmistreatrough up