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Punisher: meaning, definitions and examples

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punisher

 

[ ˈpʌnɪʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

comic character

The Punisher is a fictional character, a vigilante appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Known for his skull-emblazoned costume, he uses lethal methods to fight crime and terrorize criminals. The character is often portrayed as a dark antihero.

Synonyms

antihero, crusader, vigilante

Examples of usage

  • The Punisher fights crime without mercy.
  • He has become an iconic antihero in comics.
  • Many adaptations have been made in film and television.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A punisher refers to someone who administers punishment or leads to the infliction of pain or hardship. This can be in various contexts, from a teacher giving detention to a judge handing down a sentence.

Synonyms

adjudicator, disciplinarian, enforcer

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was viewed as a punisher for her strict rules.
  • Judges are often seen as punishers in the legal system.
  • He acted like a punisher in the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "punisher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 punidor

🇮🇳 सज़ा देने वाला

🇩🇪 Bestrafer

🇮🇩 penyiksa

🇺🇦 каратель

🇵🇱 karzący

🇯🇵 処罰者

🇫🇷 punisseur

🇪🇸 castigador

🇹🇷 cezalandırıcı

🇰🇷 처벌자

🇸🇦 المعاقب

🇨🇿 trestanec

🇸🇰 trestajúci

🇨🇳 惩罚者

🇸🇮 kaznovalec

🇮🇸 refsingamaður

🇰🇿 жазалаушы

🇬🇪 სასჯელი

🇦🇿 cəzalandıran

🇲🇽 castigador

Etymology

The term 'punisher' derives from the word 'punish,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'punire,' meaning 'to inflict a penalty for an offense.' The evolution of the character known as The Punisher began in the early 1970s, created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. He first appeared in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #129, and soon became a popular character in his own right within the Marvel Universe. The Punisher's distinct skull symbol and his ruthless methods of dealing with criminals set him apart from traditional superheroes, leading to his classification as an antihero. The character has transcended comics, appearing in various movies and television shows, and has sparked discussions about morality, justice, and the ethics of vigilantism.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,298, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.