punishment
US /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
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punition, châtiment, peine
the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense
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The criminal received a severe punishment for his crimes.
Le criminel a reçu une sévère punition pour ses crimes.
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What is the appropriate punishment for cheating on an exam?
Quelle est la punition appropriée pour tricher à un examen ?