Pronunciation: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
noun a penalty inflicted for an offense or fault
A1 In some schools, students receive punishment for not doing their homework.
A2 The punishment for breaking the rules at work is usually a warning or a fine.
B1 The judge decided on a suitable punishment for the criminal based on the severity of the crime.
B2 The punishment for plagiarism in academic institutions can range from failing the assignment to expulsion.
C1 The debate on whether capital punishment is an effective deterrent for serious crimes continues to this day.
C2 The punishment meted out by the disciplinary committee was seen as too lenient by some members of the organization.
formal The punishment for breaking the law is determined by the judicial system.
informal If you don't finish your homework, the punishment will be extra chores.
slang If you get caught cheating, the punishment is gonna be rough.
figurative Living with regret can be a punishment in itself.
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