Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Punishing.
Punishing - as an adjective
Resulting in punishment
Example: "The king imposed a punishing tax"
Punishing - as an adjective satellite
Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Example: "Worked their arduous way up the mining valley"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arduous8backbreaking27grueling10gruelling11hard8heavy14laborious11operose9toilsome10Punishing - as a verb
To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
Example: "If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."
To treat harshly and unfairly.
To handle or beat severely; to maul.
To consume a large quantity of.
Punishing - as a noun
Punishment.
Example Sentences
"He received a punishing blow to the head during the boxing match."
"The punishing heat made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor activities."
"The punishing workout left her exhausted and sore."
"The punishing schedule of rehearsals and performances left the actors drained."
"They faced a punishing uphill climb to reach the mountain's summit."
Word Game Points
Is PUNISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PUNISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PUNISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPUNISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PUNISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPUNISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
