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punishment

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

Translations

punishmentnoun

punishments

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

punitionterme général

The judge decided on a suitable punishment for the crime committed.

Le juge a décidé d'une punition appropriée pour le crime commis.

peineau sens juridique

The court imposed a heavy punishment on the offender.

Le tribunal a infligé une lourde peine au coupable.

Additional translations

sanctionscolaire, disciplinaire ou administratif

châtimentregistre soutenu

usureau sens figuré, pour un objet soumis à des contraintes répétées

Synonyms

punitive measure

Antonyms

punishmentadjective

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

Used attributively before nouns to denote something intended as a punishment, e.g., "a punishment beating".

punitifsouvent devant un nom

The rebels carried out a punishment attack on the village.

Les rebelles ont mené une attaque punitive contre le village.

punishmentnoun

The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.

The judge decided on a suitable punishment for the crime committed.

Rough or harsh treatment.

The old car took a lot of punishment on the rough roads.

punishmentadjective

Intended as, relating to, or constituting a penalty for wrongdoing.

The rebels carried out a punishment attack on the village.