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
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A person or thing that punishes.
"He was seen by his rivals as a ruthless punisher of mistakes."
How to use punisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that metes out punishment.
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Word forms
- Plural
- punishers
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Etymology
Formed from punish and -er.
Rhymes for punisher
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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.
