punishments

[US]/ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
[UK]/ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of punishing or the state of being punished; penalties imposed for wrongdoing; severe treatment or discipline; brutal treatment

Phrases & Collocations

harsh punishments

severe punishments

light punishments

punishments handed

punishments imposed

punishments for crimes

punishments fit

punishments meted

punishments applied

punishments enforced

Example Sentences

the punishments for cheating in exams can be severe.

many believe that harsh punishments deter crime.

he faced punishments for breaking the rules.

some punishments are meant to rehabilitate offenders.

the school has a strict policy on punishments for bullying.

judges often consider the severity of punishments.

alternative punishments can be more effective than imprisonment.

children should understand the consequences of their punishments.

some cultures have unique forms of punishments.

public punishments were common in ancient societies.

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