punishment-punição: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is punishment? punishment is punição

What is punição?

  • The act or an instance of punishing.

    O ato ou uma instância de punição.

  • The condition of being punished.

    A condição de ser punido.

  • A penalty imposed for wrongdoing: "The severity of the punishment must . . . be in keeping with the kind of obligation which has been violated” ( Simone Weil).

    Uma penalidade imposta por irregularidade:

  • Rough handling; mistreatment: These old skis have taken a lot of punishment over the years.

    Manuseio áspero; maus tratos: Esses esquis velhos tomaram muita punição ao longo dos anos.

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