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.