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Punished: meaning, definitions and examples

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punished

 

[ ˈpʌnɪʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To punish someone is to impose a consequence or penalty in response to their wrongdoing or misconduct. This act is often carried out in legal, educational, or interpersonal situations. Punishment can take various forms, including fines, imprisonment, or other forms of corrective action. The intention behind punishment is typically to deter future irresponsible behavior and maintain order within a society or a community.

Synonyms

chastised, penalized, reprimanded

Examples of usage

  • The judge punished the offender with a heavy fine.
  • Teachers often punished students for disruptive behavior.
  • The system is designed to punish those who break the law.

Translations

Translations of the word "punished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 punido

🇮🇳 सजा दिया गया

🇩🇪 bestraft

🇮🇩 dihukum

🇺🇦 покараний

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 罰せられた

🇫🇷 punie

🇪🇸 castigado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 처벌받은

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 potrestán

🇸🇰 potrestaný

🇨🇳 受到惩罚的

🇸🇮 kaznovan

🇮🇸 refsaður

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 ჯარიმებული

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 castigado

Etymology

The word 'punished' is derived from the Old French 'punir', which means 'to punish', and from the Latin 'punire', originating from 'poena', meaning 'penalty' or 'punishment'. This Latin term is believed to connect back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*peu-', meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat'. The term has evolved in usage over centuries, reflecting societal attitudes toward consequences for actions. Originally related to physical punishment in the context of law and order, the term has since broadened to include non-physical forms of punishment such as fines, community service, or educational sanctions. The semantic change reflects a growing focus on rehabilitation and correction within punitive systems, particularly in modern legal frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,709 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.