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Meaning of punished

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

punished

Pronunciation:/ˈpʌnɪʃt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

    Example: If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person.

    Synonyms:castigate
  2. To treat harshly and unfairly.

    Synonyms:mistreat
  3. To handle or beat severely; to maul.

  4. To consume a large quantity of.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That has been the object of punishment.