Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
punishing
Adjective
/ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/
Definition
Inflicting punishment or harsh treatment.
Examples
- The coach had a punishing training regime that tested the athletes to their limits.
- She faced a punishing schedule, balancing work and studies.
- The punishing heat of the summer made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Meaning
The term refers to actions that are intended to penalize or instill suffering, often due to some wrongdoing or to enforce discipline.
Synonyms
- Severe
- Harsh
- Disciplinary
- Crippling
- Intense
