Punishment

10 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence. Harsh or rough treatment.

“The punishment for violating the safety regulations includes mandatory retraining and possible suspension.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

Syllables

pun·ish·ment

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Synonyms

penaltysanctiondisciplineretribution

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Wordle

Contains two 'N's and two 'U's; focus on vowel patterns

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; good scoring with 'P', 'H', and 'M'

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