PUNISHMENT


Meaning of PUNISHMENT in English

noun

BAD : The police are in favour of stricter punishments.

GOOD : The police are in favour of harsher punishments.

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severe/harsh punishment (NOT strict/strong ): 'A prison sentence seems a very severe punishment for tax evasion.'

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