punishment
Translation
punishment
Examples
The punishment for the crime was severe.
The punishment for the crime was severe.
He had to clean his room as punishment.
He had to clean his room as punishment.
Grammar Patterns
punishment ((for sth.)) a penalty for (sth.) The punishment for the crime was severe.
as a punishment as a penalty He had to clean his room as punishment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penalty, sanction, discipline; Antonyms: reward, prize
Etymology
From the verb 'punish' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', which indicates the result of an action.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun, like 'achieve' -> 'achievement'. So, 'punish' (the action) becomes 'punishment' (the result).