PUNISHMENT Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

punishment

noun

ˈpə-nish-mənt

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

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Recent Examples of punishment If convicted, the punishment is life in prison without the possibility of parole. —

Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 The report found cases of women being attacked by staff members in all 50 states, often without punishment for the accused. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 According to an informal poll taken by The Athletic, 62% of respondents voted for a lifetime ban; 18.2% elected a suspension of 1-5 years; 17.4% went with a 1-year prohibition; and 2.4% said no further punishment is necessary. —

Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Abdulaziz was sentenced to five years in prison—a severe punishment for a prince. —

Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for punishment