Punishment
/pˈʌnɪʃmənt/
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Definition
(noun) The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
Sentence Examples
An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment.
The child who was caught stealing apples bravely faced the music in accepting his punishment.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge imposed a severe ____ to send a clear message that such behavior would not be tolerated.