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punishment

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
noun
GeneralLegal
  1. 1 yaptırım
  2. 2 ceza

Definition (English)

  1. An action taken to make someone suffer because they have done something wrong.
  2. A penalty given for breaking a rule or law.

Example Sentences

  1. Parents sometimes give their children punishment.
    Ebeveynler bazen çocuklarına ceza verir.
  2. The punishment for stealing is severe.
    Hırsızlık cezası ağırdır.

Synonyms

penaltydisciplineconsequenceretributionsentencesanction

Collocations

receive punishmentpunishment forsevere punishmentcorporal punishmentcapital punishmentpunishment is

Related Words

crimelawjusticeoffensedetentionfine

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