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punishment

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
pun · ish · ment ˈpʌn · ɪʃ · mənt
English Definition
n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior
中文释义
惩罚
Significado en Español
castigo
한국어 뜻
처벌
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự trừng phạt
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Example Sentence

The punishment for the crime was severe.

这项罪行的惩罚十分严厉。

Synonyms
penalty sanction discipline
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “punishment”:

  1. A penalty
  2. B pardon
  3. C praise
  4. D reward
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A — penalty. “punishment” means n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Losing his weekly allowance was a fair ______ for breaking the window.

  1. A punishment
  2. B reward
  3. C prize
  4. D gift
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A — punishment. “punishment” means n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior

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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.

How do you use “punishment” in a sentence?

The punishment for the crime was severe. (这项罪行的惩罚十分严厉。)

What are synonyms for “punishment”?

penalty, sanction, discipline — all close in meaning to punishment (n. a penalty given for a crime or bad behavior).

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.

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