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punishing

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Adj — Extremely harsh, demanding, or exhausting.

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What does “punishing” mean?

The word “punishing” means extremely harsh, demanding, or exhausting. In plain terms, very demanding or gruelling.

How do you pronounce “punishing”?

“Punishing” is pronounced PUH-nih-shihng (/ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “punishing” in a sentence?

Here is “punishing” used in a sentence: “They kept up a punishing training schedule before the Olympics.”

What part of speech is “punishing”?

“Punishing” is an adjective.

Is “punishing” a common word?

“Punishing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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