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The correct spelling is punishing.
How to pronounce punishing
verb
IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/
Say it like: Pun-ish-ing
The correct spelling is punishing. 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.”
“a punishing blow”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
- 2.To treat harshly and unfairly.
- 3.To handle or beat severely; to maul.
- 4.To consume a large quantity of.
noun
- 1.Punishment.
adjective
- 1.That punishes physically and/or mentally; arduous, gruelling, demanding.
- 2.Debilitating, harsh.
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