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Meaning of
punishing
in English
punishing
us
//ˈpʌ.nɪ.ʃɪŋ//
uk
//ˈpjuː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ//
#common
Lemma:
punish
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Adjective
causing
physical
or
mental
hardship
;
demanding
having
debilitating
effects
;
harsh
conditions
Verb
treating
someone
harshly
(
unfairly
,
severely
)
beating
severely
;
handling
roughly