noun
a step or small platform used as a form of discipline for misbehaving children
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The child was placed on the naughty step as a form of discipline.
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I had to sit on the naughty step when I misbehaved.
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My mom always threatens to put me on the naughty step if I don't listen.
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Sometimes it feels like I'm on the naughty step at work when I make mistakes.