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pun·ish·ment

punishment

 
 
pronunciation:
puh nihsh mnt
part of speech: noun
definition: A punishment is a way of causing someone to feel bad for doing something wrong.
The punishment for stealing is sometimes going to jail.
synonyms:
penalty
antonyms:
reward
similar words:
correction, discipline, fine, sentence