noun
- the act of punishing someone or the penalty imposed for wrongdoing
- rough treatment or handling that causes damage or wear
Usage: informal
Examples
- The punishment for cheating is suspension from school.
- She accepted her punishment without complaint.
- The judge imposed a harsh punishment on the criminal.
- Time-out is a common punishment for young children.
- The old car has taken a lot of punishment over the years.
- His shoes showed punishment from hiking rough trails.
- Capital punishment remains controversial in many countries.