punished

Thân thiện

The child is punished for breaking the vase.

Definition

Adjective: - Subjected to a penalty: Describes someone or something that has received a penalty (such as pain, shame, restraint, or loss) for an offense, fault, or to force a particular behavior (like a confession or obedience).

Usage

The adjective "punished" is used to describe the state of having received a penalty. It typically follows a linking verb like "was," "were," "felt," or "be." - It is often used in passive constructions (e.g., "He was punished"). - It can describe people, groups, or even abstract concepts like "a punished nation."

Examples

• The punished child sat quietly in the corner.
• He felt punished for telling the truth.
• The team was punished for breaking the rules.
• A punished conscience can lead to remorse.

Advanced Usage

• "to be punished by/with": Indicates the agent or means of the punishment.

  • He was punished by his father for coming home late.
  • The offense is punished with a heavy fine.

• "to go/get punished": An informal way to describe receiving punishment.

  • If you cheat, you will get punished.

Variants and Related Words

• Punish (verb): To inflict a penalty on someone for an offense.
  • The court will punish the guilty party.
• Punishment (noun): The act of punishing or the penalty inflicted.
  • The punishment must fit the crime.
• Punitive (adjective): Inflicting or intended as punishment.
  • The government imposed punitive tariffs.

Synonyms

• Penalized: Subjected to a penalty.
• Disciplined: Subjected to corrective action.
• Chastised: Severely reprimanded or punished.

Antonyms

• Rewarded: Given a prize or benefit for good behavior.
• Praised: Expressed warm approval of.
• Pardoned: Excused from a penalty.

Related Phrases

• "punished for one's sins": A phrase often used in religious or moral contexts.
  • He believed he was being punished for his sins.
• "escape punishment": To avoid being punished.
  • The corrupt official managed to escape punishment.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)