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punished
[/ˈpʌnɪʃt/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
punido
1.
subjected to a penalty or consequence for wrongdoing
The student was punished for cheating on the exam.
O aluno foi punido por colar na prova.
2.
inflicted with pain, suffering, or loss as retribution
The criminal was punished for his crimes.
O criminoso foi punido pelos seus crimes.
3.
treated harshly or roughly
The boxer's body was punished throughout the fight.
O corpo do boxeador foi castigado durante toda a luta.
Synonyms
penalized
disciplined
chastised
sanctioned
corrected
Antonyms
rewarded
praised
commended
excused
pardoned
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
punido
most common usage
São Paulo
punido
standard usage, also 'castigado' for physical punishment
Rio de Janeiro
punido
standard usage
Portugal
punido
standard usage, also 'castigado' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
punished for someone's sins
punished by law
severely punished
punished with fines
punished without mercy
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