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punishment meaning in Tamil

தண்டம் taṇṭam

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

punishment in Tamil: தண்டம் (taṇṭam), தண்டனம் (taṇṭaṉam). 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.

Tamil words for punishment

act of punishing
தண்டம் taṇṭam, தண்டனம் taṇṭaṉam

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of punishment in Tamil?
Punishment in Tamil is தண்டம் (taṇṭam), தண்டனம் (taṇṭaṉam).
punishment என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Punishment: தண்டம் (taṇṭam), தண்டனம் (taṇṭaṉam).
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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