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語源

From 中期英語 punishement, from Old French punissement, from punir (“to punish”). Equivalent to punish +‎ -ment. Displaced native 古期英語 wīte.

発音

• IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
• ハイフネーション: pun‧ish‧ment

名詞

punishment (countable and uncountable, plural punishments)

1. The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

   Synonyms: castigation, discipline, punition; see also Thesaurus:punishment

   The naughty children were given a punishment by their teachers.

2. A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.

   Synonyms: punishment, sanction; see also Thesaurus:penalty

   Antonyms: reward; see also Thesaurus:reward

   a light punishment

   a harsh punishment

   • 2012 May 24, John D. Sutter, “Welcome to the world’s nicest prison”, in CNN‎:

     But officials here maintain that their methods do make a difference, and they follow it up with post-release programs. The aim of Bastoy is not to punish or seek revenge, Nilsen said. The only punishment is to take away the prisoner’s right to be a free member of society.

3. A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
4. (figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

   a vehicle that can take a lot of punishment

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• telishment

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• unshipment