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punished

/ˈpʌnɪʃt/

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verb

To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

Examples :

"If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

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verb

To treat harshly and unfairly.

Examples :

"Even though it was just a small mistake, the student was punished too severely by being suspended from school. "

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verb

To handle or beat severely; to maul.

Examples :

"The boxer was punished severely in the final round, leaving him bruised and battered. "

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verb

To consume a large quantity of.

Examples :

"After a long hike, we punished a whole pizza in minutes. "

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adjective

That has been the object of punishment.

Examples :

"The punished child sat alone in the corner, reflecting on his misbehavior. "

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