What does punition mean?
Punition means (obsolete) punishment.
Punition
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) punishment.
Example Sentences
Yee judges vpon earth, let our iuste punitions Teach you to shake off bribes, and kepe your handes pure.
The corrections of the scholars consist of penitences and punitions; the former are, keeping a boy standing, or on his knees, or in an ignominious place; the latter are pensums (i. e. impositions), or, rarely, the use of a leather thong on the hand.
Synonyms for punition
Antonyms for punition
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Word Forms
- punitions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for punition?
Common synonyms include punishment, sanction, castigation, discipline.
What is the opposite of punition?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use punition in a sentence?
Yee judges vpon earth, let our iuste punitions Teach you to shake off bribes, and kepe your handes pure.
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