punishment
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/noun
उच्चारण पनिश्मन्ट
दंड, सज़ा
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[U, C] ~ (for sth)
an act or a way of punishing somebody; the suffering or penalty given to a person who has done wrong
दंड, सज़ा
- The punishment for cheating in the exam is a three-year ban.
- Corporal punishment is banned in schools.
- Let the punishment fit the crime.
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- The punishment for dangerous driving can be a heavy fine.
- He accepted his punishment without complaint.
- Many people believe that fair punishment prevents crime.
Synonyms penalty sentence discipline retribution chastisement
Opposite reward pardon forgiveness amnesty
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[U] informal
rough treatment
(बोलचाल में) कड़ी मार, कठोर इस्तेमाल
- The old bus has taken a lot of punishment on these roads.
- These tyres take a lot of punishment on rough roads.
- Mountain roads give a car a great deal of punishment.
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- The old cricket bat has taken a lot of punishment over the years.
- Her shoes took a lot of punishment during the long trek.
Synonyms battering abuse rough handling wear and tear
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
punishment (uncountable) / a punishment (countable)
Use 'punishment' without an article for the general idea. Use 'a punishment' for a particular penalty.
सामान्य अर्थ में 'punishment' article के बिना आता है; किसी विशेष दंड के लिए 'a punishment'।
- Punishment should fit the crime.
- Missing the match was a harsh punishment.
punishment for + offence
Use 'for' with the offence: punishment for cheating. 'Of' is wrong here.
अपराध के साथ 'for' आता है: punishment for cheating; यहाँ 'of' गलत है।
- The punishment for theft is imprisonment.
- What is the punishment for late submission?
as/a punishment (for)
'As a punishment' states the reason someone is made to do something.
'As a punishment' बताता है कि किसी को कुछ करने के लिए क्यों कहा गया।
- He was made to stay after school as a punishment.
punishment vs penalty vs fine vs sentence
'Punishment' is the general word. 'Penalty' is set by a rule, 'fine' is money, and 'sentence' is the court's decision.
'Punishment' सामान्य शब्द है; 'penalty' नियम द्वारा तय, 'fine' जुर्माना और 'sentence' अदालत का फैसला है।
- The sentence was five years, and the fine was ten thousand rupees.
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adjective + punishment
severeharshcapitalcorporallightjust
- Corporal punishment is banned in Indian schools.
verb + punishment
receivedeserveescapeimposegivesuffer
- The court imposed a strict punishment on the offender.
punishment + for
for crimefor cheatingfor breaking rulesfor disobedience
- The punishment for breaking exam rules is cancellation of the paper.
phrases with punishment
crime and punishmentcruel and unusual punishmenttake your punishmentpunishment fits the crime
- He took his punishment without complaint.
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- The school rarely uses punishment, and prefers advice.
स्कूल दंड का कम प्रयोग करता है और सलाह को अधिक पसंद करता है।
- The judge announced the punishment.
न्यायाधीश ने दंड की घोषणा की।
- Radhika felt that the punishment was unfair.
राधिका को लगा कि दंड अनुचित था।
- Heavy fines are a punishment for polluting rivers.
नदियों को प्रदूषित करने के लिए भारी जुर्माना दंड है।
- He escaped punishment because there was no proof.
सबूत न होने के कारण वह दंड से बच गया।
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✗ He received a punishment of theft.
✓ He received a punishment for theft.
'Punishment for' names the offence.
अपराध के साथ 'punishment for' आता है।
✗ He was punished for he was late.
✓ He was punished for being late.
After 'for' use a noun or gerund, not a clause with a subject.
'For' के बाद noun या gerund आता है, subject वाला clause नहीं।
✗ The teacher punished him for to cheat.
✓ The teacher punished him for cheating.
After 'for', a gerund is used.
'For' के बाद gerund आता है।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
penalty sentence discipline retribution chastisement battering abuse rough handling wear and tear
Antonyms
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pun·ish·ment
?Which word?
punishment, penalty and sentence
Punishment is the general word for what is done to a wrongdoer. A penalty is a punishment fixed by law or rules, often a fine: 'a late-payment penalty', 'a penalty kick'. A sentence is the punishment a court orders: 'a two-year sentence'. Punitive means intended as punishment: 'punitive taxes'. Impunity is freedom from punishment: 'with impunity'.
Punishment गलत करने वाले के साथ जो किया जाए उसका सामान्य शब्द है। Penalty कानून या नियमों से तय दंड है, प्रायः जुर्माना: 'a late-payment penalty', 'a penalty kick'। Sentence अदालत द्वारा दिया दंड है: 'a two-year sentence'। Punitive का अर्थ 'दंड के रूप में' है: 'punitive taxes'। Impunity दंड से मुक्ति है: 'with impunity'।
The punishment/penalty/sentence set is a usage item.
Punishment, penalty और sentence का सेट usage में आता है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
Punishment of the body is corporal punishment; the death penalty is capital punishment; freedom from punishment is impunity.
शारीरिक दंड corporal punishment; मृत्युदंड capital punishment; दंड से मुक्ति impunity।
General knowledge
Literature: Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'.
साहित्य में Dostoevsky का 'Crime and Punishment'।