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punished

The correct spelling is punished.

How to pronounce punished

verb

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃt/

Say it like: Pun-ish-ed

The correct spelling is punished. To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action. For example: "If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
  2. 2.To treat harshly and unfairly.
  3. 3.To handle or beat severely; to maul.
  4. 4.To consume a large quantity of.

adjective

  1. 1.That has been the object of punishment.

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