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- pronunciation:
- puh
nihsh
m
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a penalty imposed for a real or imagined offense.
- synonyms:
- penalty
- antonyms:
- reward
- similar words:
- correction, discipline, fine, forfeit, mulct, nemesis, penance, rap, reparation, sentence
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of imposing such a penalty.
- synonyms:
- discipline, penalization
- antonyms:
- absolution, excuse, pardon
- similar words:
- conviction, judgment, rod
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| definition 3: |
the situation or condition of one who is enduring such a penalty.
- antonyms:
- absolution
- similar words:
- conviction
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| definition 4: |
injurious or rough treatment, as in a boxing match or storm.
- synonyms:
- beating, thrashing
- similar words:
- abuse, whipping
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| related words: |
doom, justice, price, wrath |
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