What is the meaning of punished?

verb

  • Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on.
    • usage: "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"

adjective

  • Subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience. ).
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