Punishment
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence. Harsh or rough treatment.
“The punishment for violating the safety regulations includes mandatory retraining and possible suspension.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
Syllables
pun·ish·ment
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Wordle
Contains two 'N's and two 'U's; focus on vowel patterns
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; good scoring with 'P', 'H', and 'M'
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