- plural of punishment.
punishments
Example Sentences
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Divine did not say why he felt compelled to state his beliefs about permissible punishments.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
"Work will continue to ensure there is clear deterrents in terms of the punishments meted out by the law," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
They create systems of rewards and punishments, and timers for getting things done quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
It’s also possible that punishments for certain players could be harsher than what Koepka received.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Once they were considered the visible punishments for concealed sins.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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