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Punishments: meaning, definitions and examples

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punishments

 

[ ˈpʌnɪʃmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

Punishments are penalties imposed on someone who has committed a crime or wrongdoing. These penalties can range from fines and community service to imprisonment or even the death penalty.

Synonyms

penalties, retribution, sanctions

Examples of usage

  • Punishments for crimes vary depending on the severity of the offense.
  • She faced severe punishments for her involvement in the scandal.
  • The judge has the authority to decide the appropriate punishments for the convicted criminals.
Context #2 | Noun

disciplinary action

Punishments can also refer to disciplinary actions taken against individuals in non-legal settings, such as schools or workplaces. These actions are intended to correct behavior or enforce rules.

Synonyms

consequences, corrections, disciplinary actions

Examples of usage

  • The teacher gave out punishments to students who misbehaved in class.
  • Employee punishments may include warnings, suspensions, or termination.
  • Schools have different policies regarding punishments for violating school rules.

Translations

Translations of the word "punishments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 punições

🇮🇳 दंड

🇩🇪 Bestrafungen

🇮🇩 hukuman

🇺🇦 покарання

🇵🇱 kary

🇯🇵 罰

🇫🇷 punitions

🇪🇸 castigos

🇹🇷 cezalar

🇰🇷 처벌

🇸🇦 عقوبات

🇨🇿 tresty

🇸🇰 tresty

🇨🇳 惩罚

🇸🇮 kazni

🇮🇸 refsingar

🇰🇿 жазалар

🇬🇪 სასჯელები

🇦🇿 cəza

🇲🇽 castigos

Etymology

The word 'punishments' originated from the Old French word 'punissement', which came from the Latin word 'poena' meaning 'punishment' or 'penalty'. The concept of punishments has been a part of human societies for centuries, evolving over time to reflect changes in legal systems and social norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,949, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.