Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
punition
noun
/pəˈnɪʃən/
Definition
The act of punishing or inflicting punishment.
Examples
- The judge decided on appropriate punition for the offender.
- In some cultures, the punition for certain crimes is quite severe.
- Parents sometimes struggle with the right form of punition for their children.
Meaning
Punition refers to the process or act of imposing a penalty or punishment, often in response to wrongdoing or criminal behavior.
Synonyms
- Penalty
- Retribution
- Punishment
- Discipline
- Sanction
