What is "punishment" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does punishment mean in English? Meaning of punishment definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "punishment" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "punishment": the act of punishing
Noun
Synonyms:
retribution, discipline, forfeiture, torture, trial, suffering, abuse, sanction, beating, penance, forfeit, rod, sequestration, ostracism, purgatory, mortification, unhappiness, comeuppance, victimization, castigation, correction, reparation, pain, infliction, confiscation, mulct, gallows, maltreatment, chastisement, amercement, deprivation, proof, hard work, lumps, chastening, short shrift, slave labor, disciplinary action, just desserts, punitive measures, rough treatment, what for,
Antonyms:
award, reward, happiness, indulgence, encouragement, praise, protection, exoneration,
English
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