punished
[ˈpʌnɪʃt]
When someone's behavior or action gets punished, they get treated unfairly or severely as a result.
Punishment usually means getting hurt, losing something important, or facing consequences for doing something wrong. This can happen at school when you break the rules and get detention. It can also be part of a bigger problem, like crime in society where someone might get arrested or have to go to jail if they commit a serious offense.
How common is "punished"?
Word punished is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
Example: If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person.
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adjective
That has been the object of punishment.
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