punishment in Dutch
punishment in Dutch is straf, bestraffing, afstraffing — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
punishment in Dutch
straf
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
bestraffing
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
straf
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
afstraffing
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
boete
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
boetedoening
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
vergelding
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
afstraffing
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.
beproeving
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.
vergelding
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.
What does "punishment" mean?
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noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
"The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service."
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punishment in a sentence
- The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service.
- His parents believed in punishment as a way to teach discipline.
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What is "punishment" in Dutch?
"punishment" in Dutch is straf, bestraffing, afstraffing. punishment means: A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
How do you use "punishment" in a sentence?
Example: "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service." In Dutch, "punishment" is straf, bestraffing, afstraffing.
Are there other ways to say "punishment" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "punishment": straf, bestraffing, afstraffing, boete, boetedoening, vergelding.
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