Definition of Punishment
Punishment
pun·ish·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of imposing or inflicting a penalty on someone for an offence committed;
e.g. They are careful with the punishment of their child because they want him to learn from his mistakes.
(noun)
a penalty that is imposed/inflicted on someone as a consequence for an offense or crime;
e.g. The punishment for this crime is three years in prison.
(noun)
(informal) rough, severe, or destructive treatment that is inflicted on something or someone;
e.g. His muscles couldn't take much more punishment from the difficult workout.
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