punishment
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punishment
- /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
- [ˈpʰʌnɪʃmənt] ~ [ˈpʰʌnɪʃmn̩t]
Where it comes from
From Middle English punishement, from Old French punissement, from punir (“to punish”). Equivalent to punish + -ment. Displaced native Old English wīte.
noun punishments
- The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after. The naughty children were given a punishment by their teachers.
- A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime. a light punishment
- A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
- Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling. a vehicle that can take a lot of punishment
Similar: castigation, chastening, chastisement, correction, gruel, punishment, punition
