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Punishment

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Meanings of Punishment

Noun

  • When someone is made to face the consequences of their actions, often because they did something wrong.
  • A way to teach someone not to do something bad again.
  • Feeling sad or hurt because of something that happened.
  • A tough experience that feels really hard or unfair.

Explanation of the word: Punishment

Punishment is when someone gets in trouble for doing something wrong. It's like when you have to sit in a corner or lose a toy because you didn't listen.

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Translations for the word: Punishment

hindi
सजा

saja

दंड

dand

सजा

saja

   

Antonyms for the word: Punishment

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Punishment

What does 'punishment' mean?
Punishment is when someone is made to face a consequence for doing something wrong or breaking a rule.
How do you pronounce 'punishment'?
You say 'punishment' like this: pun-ish-ment.
What is the origin of the word 'punishment'?
The word 'punishment' comes from the Latin word 'punire', which means 'to punish'.
What is the meaning of 'punishment' in Bengali?
The word 'punishment' in Bengali is 'শাস্তি' (Shāsti).