单词	punishment
释义	punishment noun pun·​ish·​ment ˈpə-nish-mənt  1 : the act of punishing 2 a : suffering, pain, or loss that serves as retribution b : a penalty inflicted on an offender through judicial procedure 3 : severe, rough, or disastrous treatment Synonyms castigation chastisement comeuppance correction desert(s) discipline nemesis penalty wrath See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I took away my daughter's car keys as a punishment for her bad behavior. The punishments that the government has inflicted on the protesters are severe and unjust. The punishment for murder is life imprisonment. Some religions teach that wicked people will suffer eternal punishment in hell after they die. Recent Examples on the Web For violating the ethics rule, the Senate's punishment for Clark on July 21 was to strip him of his committee chairman and vice chairman posts and block his eligibility for per diem and mileage reimbursement for the rest of this year. Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 Irina’s ultimate punishment is the removal of the illusion of her child’s innate goodness, where her Roma counterpart must endure the potential removal of her child. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Pepper seemed to agree, but noted that the idea of just punishment required her to add something for the other counts that didn't involve a gun. Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Closer examination suggested that the person had undergone an amputation and hadn’t lost the foot to an accident, punishment or animal attack, the researchers said. Dominique Mosbergen, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 When asked about any punishment the students would face, the spokeswoman said any disciplinary measures taken would be confidential, given the students’ ages. Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The firing has not quieted demands for others to face punishment. Paul J. Weber, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 The firing hasn't quieted demands for others to face punishment. CBS News, 6 Sep. 2022 There’s no magic solution other than getting back to basics, reinforcement of principles and some post-practice punishment. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing punishment corporal punishment cruel and unusual punishment glutton/sucker for punishment self-punishment capital punishment glutton for punishment corporal punishment cruel and unusual punishment glutton/sucker for punishment self-punishment capital punishment glutton for punishment Kids Definition punishment noun pun·​ish·​ment ˈpə-nish-mənt  1 : the act of making a wrongdoer suffer : the state of being made to suffer for wrongdoing 2 : the penalty for a wrong or crime Legal Definition punishment noun pun·​ish·​ment 1 : the act of punishing 2 : a penalty (as a fine or imprisonment) inflicted on an offender through the judicial and especially criminal process see also cruel and unusual punishment punishment noun as in penalty suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense he is serving five years in prison as punishment for aggravated assault Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance penalty wrath chastisement sentence discipline castigation retribution comeuppance condemnation correction retaliation reprimand revenge vengeance nemesis reprisal imprisonment fine desert(s) criticism assessment incarceration confinement damnation censure example mulct rebuke charge denouncement reproof Antonyms & Near Antonyms parole pardon indemnity amnesty vindication exoneration acquittal immunity exemption impunity exculpation forgiveness commutation remission release reprieve absolution disregard condonation remitment overlooking See More
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