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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A punishment imposed in retaliation for another punishment..
Use counterpunishment when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Counterpunishment means A punishment imposed in retaliation for another punishment..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use counterpunishment where its definition matches the intended context.
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