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ка́ра — meaning in English

kara

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English meaning

  • punishment noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
  • retribution noun Punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.
  • scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

Senses

ка́ра is used for these senses in English:

  • punishment 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.
  • retribution Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
  • scourge A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

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