punishment


Definition: Meaning of, punishment in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpʌnɪʃm(ə)nt /

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  1. [uncountable and countable] something that is done in order to punish someone, or the act of punishing them [↪  punitive]
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  2. [uncountable] informal rough physical treatment
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