[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/punishment/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) / punishment # punishment noun (a punishment, punishments; punishment) «punishment» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. A punishment is something unpleasant done to someone because they did something wrong, like losing playtime or paying a fine. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#m1) 2. Punishment is the act of punishing. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#m2) ### In the lessons In school and home life a punishment follows breaking rules: detention, losing screen time, time-out. In stories the villain often gets a punishment at the end. In lessons about fairness pupils discuss whether a punishment fits what was done. Phrases: «as a punishment», «a fair punishment», «escape punishment», «crime and punishment». ### Examples - As a punishment, he had no TV for a week. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x1) - Detention is a common punishment at school. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x2) - Is it fair to give the whole class a punishment for one person's mistake? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x3) - The thief got a punishment from the judge. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x4) - In the fairy tale, the wicked queen got her punishment. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x5) - A good punishment should help you learn, not just hurt. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x6) - Ingratitude sometimes brings its own punishment. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/#x7) ### Note Countable and uncountable. Verb: «punish» (punished, punishing). Opposite idea: «reward». The word ends in «-ment». «A punishment» is not the same as «a consequence», although adults sometimes use them alike. ## In Jewish tradition In the Torah it means the penalty or the guilt for a wrong, and "iniquity" shows it is tied to sin. **Interpretation.** Cain's words show that wrongdoing brings a heavy price, and the tradition sees both justice and mercy in how God answers him. ### Examples - And Cain said unto the LORD: 'My punishment is greater than I can bear. (Torah GEN.4.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/punishment/#x1) - I also will walk contrary unto them, and bring them into the land of their enemies; if then perchance their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then be paid the punishment of their iniquity; (Torah LEV.26.41, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/punishment/#x2) - A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou interpose, thou wilt add thereto. (Writings PRO.19.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/punishment/#x3) - The haters of the LORD should dwindle away before Him; and their punishment should endure for ever. (Writings PSA.81.16, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/punishment/#x4) - Be ye afraid of the sword; for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. (Writings JOB.19.29, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/punishment/#x5) ### Note Countable and uncountable. Verb: «punish» (punished, punishing). Opposite idea: «reward». The word ends in «-ment». «A punishment» is not the same as «a consequence», although adults sometimes use them alike. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «punishment» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/punishment/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«punishment» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/punishment.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «punishment» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/punishment/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«punishment» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/punishment.html) on Mova free.