Synonyms for

Punished

Verb / ˈpʌnɪʃt / Another word for punished — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause someone to suffer for a crime or wrongdoing.

Synonyms & similar words

penalize penalise punish unpunished penalized disciplined corrected chastised castigated rebuked reprimanded scolded reproved censured condemned criticized denounced excoriated flayed lambasted upbraided berated

Synonyms by register

Formal

penalized sanctioned chastised

Informal

scolded told off bawled out chewed out

Literary

reproved chastened admonished

Antonyms

rewarded praised approved encouraged lauded honored

Common collocations

  • punished severely
  • punished harshly
  • punished for
  • punished by
  • punished the child
  • punished the students
  • punished unfairly

Word family

noun punishment
verb punish
adjective punitive

Usage note

This word implies that a penalty or suffering is imposed for wrongdoing. It is often used in legal, educational, or parental contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The judge punished the criminal for stealing.
  2. My parents punished me for not doing my homework.
  3. The coach punished the team for not following the rules.
  4. The teacher punished the student for not listening.
  5. The boss punished the employee for being late.

Quotes

  • Those who are punished are not necessarily those who are guilty.
  • He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
  • Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal.

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