punished
adjective
Simple meaning
Subjected to a penalty for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpʌnɪʃt
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Definition
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adjective
That has been the object of punishment.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Punished especially by reproof or reprimand.
Having been severely scolded or punished.
Subject to a penalty as a punishment.
Punished for misbehavior.
Punished by the imposition of a penalty.
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Related Words
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- penaladjective
- punishmentnoun
- penaltynoun
- whippingnoun
- imprisonmentnoun
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