noun

punisher

PUH-nih-shuh

Punisher (noun) means a person or thing that punishes. Example: “He was seen by his rivals as a ruthless punisher of mistakes.”

noun

A person or thing that punishes.

"He was seen by his rivals as a ruthless punisher of mistakes."

How to use punisher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that metes out punishment.

punishers plural

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He was seen by his rivals as a ruthless _____ of mistakes.

From punish + -er.

fisher disher publisher Frobisher extinguisher

What does “punisher” mean?

The word “punisher” means a person or thing that punishes. In plain terms, someone or something that metes out punishment.

How do you pronounce “punisher”?

“Punisher” is pronounced PUH-nih-shuh (/ˈpʌnɪʃɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “punisher” in a sentence?

Here is “punisher” used in a sentence: “He was seen by his rivals as a ruthless punisher of mistakes.”

What part of speech is “punisher”?

“Punisher” is a noun.