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punishment

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌnɪʃmənt]

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Learn how to use punishment in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) a way to make someone pay for breaking a rule or a law. It can be something like a fine, jail time, or community service. It's how society teaches people that bad actions have consequences.

Example

The judge gave her a punishment for stealing, which was to work in the community for six months.

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If there were no punishment for bad behavior, people might not follow the rules.

Example

What kind of punishment did the student receive for not doing their homework?

Context: “education”

(noun) a way to correct bad behavior in children, often used by parents or teachers. It could involve time-outs, extra chores, or losing privileges. It's meant to help kids learn what is right and wrong.

Example

After breaking the house rules, the child understood that the punishment was meant to help them behave better.

Example

The teacher decided against punishment when she saw that the student was just having a bad day.

Example

How do you think punishment helps kids learn right from wrong?

Context: “video games”

(noun) a penalty or setback that a player experiences as a result of poor choices or mistakes during the game. This could mean losing points or extra lives.

Example

The game has a punishment for losing too many lives, which makes players more careful.

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There was no punishment for losing the match; everyone could play again right away.

Example

What punishment did you receive for making that mistake during the game?

How to pronounce punishment

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌnɪʃmənt]

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