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PUNISHED

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Punished.

Punished - as an adjective

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)

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpunished

Punished - as a verb

To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

Example: "If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

To treat harshly and unfairly.

To handle or beat severely; to maul.

To consume a large quantity of.

Example Sentences

"He was punished for stealing from the store."
"The teacher punished the student for cheating on the test."
"The judge punished the criminal with a prison sentence."
"The coach punished the players for breaking the team rules."
"She punished herself by working long hours to make up for her mistake."
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Word Game Points

Is PUNISHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punished is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNISHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PUNISHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punished is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNISHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PUNISHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punished is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNISHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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