punishment in Latin
punishment in Latin is punitio, poena, supplicium — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
punishment in Latin
punitio
poena
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.
supplicium
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.
pūnītiō
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
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 Latin?
"punishment" in Latin is punitio, poena, supplicium. 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 Latin, "punishment" is punitio, poena, supplicium.
Are there other ways to say "punishment" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "punishment": punitio, poena, supplicium, pūnītiō.
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