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Punishing Crossword Clue

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adjective satellite

• characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

• taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

• difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill

90%5 Relating to punishment
adjective

• of or relating to punishment

adjective satellite

• serving as or designed to impose punishment

• (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law

90%8 Serving as a penalty
adjective

• inflicting punishment

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