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punishment in Malay

hukuman

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

punishment in Malay: hukuman, seksa, dera, azab. In English, punishment means the act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

Malay words for punishment

act of punishing
hukuman, seksa, dera
penalty for wrongdoing
azab
suffering imposed as retribution
azab

English meaning of punishment

  1. noun The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
  2. noun A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
  3. noun A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
  4. noun Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

Full definition of punishment

punishment in a sentence

  • The naughty children were given a punishment by their teachers.
  • a vehicle that can take a lot of punishment

Synonyms of punishment

All synonyms of punishment

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Questions about punishment in Malay

What is the meaning of punishment in Malay?
Punishment in Malay is hukuman, seksa, dera, azab.
Apakah maksud punishment dalam bahasa Melayu?
Punishment: hukuman, seksa, dera, azab.
What does punishment mean in English?
Punishment means the act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

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