word
Punishing
PUH-nih-shihng
/ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
punishing
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion.
Examples
- The hike to the mountain's peak was punishing.
- The king imposed a punishing tax.
Synonyms: hard
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