What is another word for be punished for?

Pronunciation: [biː pˈʌnɪʃt fɔː] (IPA)

There are various synonyms for the term "be punished for", that essentially refers to experiencing the consequences or facing legal actions as a result of one's wrongful actions. Some similar words to this phrase include "be held accountable for", "suffer the penalty of", "face retribution for", "be subject to discipline", "pay the consequences of", and "bear the brunt of". Beyond these synonyms, one could also describe the act of punishing or disciplining as "reprimanding", "penalizing", "chastising", or "correcting". Regardless of the wording used, it is important to recognize and acknowledge one's mistakes and learn from them to prevent similar situations in the future.

What are the hypernyms for Be punished for?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    be disciplined for, be penalized for, be reprimanded for.

Famous quotes with Be punished for

  • You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
    Buddha
  • I'll probably be punished for hard living.
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  • You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger
    Buddha

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