punishment
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
pun · ish · ment
ˈpʌn · ɪʃ · mənt
English Definition
n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior
Significado en Español
castigo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự trừng phạt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “punishment”:
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A
penalty
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B
pardon
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C
praise
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D
reward
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A — penalty.
“punishment” means n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior
Common questions about “punishment”
What does “punishment” mean?
punishment — n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior. In Chinese: 惩罚.
How do you pronounce “punishment”?
punishment is pronounced /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pun · ish · ment.
Is “punishment” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. punishment appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
