Definition

Describing someone or something that has received a penalty or consequence for a wrongdoing or misbehavior.

Example

The punished student learned a valuable lesson about honesty.

Conversation

Did you hear about the kid who got punished for being late to class?

Yeah, that seemed really harsh for just a few minutes.

I know, right? I think the rules can be too strict sometimes.

Totally! It’s important to understand the reasons behind the punished behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done, often by imposing a penalty or consequence.

Example

The teacher punished the student for being late to class.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the kid who got punished for cheating on the test?

Yeah, I heard he couldn't play soccer for a month.

That seems pretty harsh, but I guess he deserved it.

Root Explanation

Punished → It is formed from "punish" (from Old French *punir*, meaning to inflict a penalty) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense). The word "punished" means having been subjected to a penalty or consequence for an action.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'punish' which means to inflict a penalty, and remember that 'punished' means that someone has already faced that penalty.

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