punished
Translation
punished
Examples
The punished child sat in the corner.
The punished child sat in the corner.
He felt punished for his mistake.
He felt punished for his mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) punished ((for sth.)) to receive a penalty for (sth.) He was punished for his mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penalised, disciplined; Antonyms: rewarded, praised
Etymology
From Latin 'punire' (to punish), with the '-ed' suffix indicating a past participle or adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to punish'. The '-ed' ending shows that the action has already happened to someone or something.