Punished
/ˈpʌnɪʃt/
Definitions
- (v. (past participle)) Subjected to a penalty or sanction for wrongdoing as imposed by law or authority.
The defendant was punished for violating the terms of the contract.
Forms
- punishes
- punishing
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Commentary
"Punished" is the past participle form of "punish" and typically refers to the state resulting from the application of a legal penalty.
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