Synonyms of punished

punished

verb

past tense of punish

as in penalized

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose

if caught, the thief will be severely punished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penalized
• fined
• sentenced
• convicted
• criticized
• disciplined
• chastised
• corrected
• chastened
• condemned
• castigated
• assessed
• imposed
• charged
• reprimanded
• levied
• denounced
• docked
• mulcted
• rebuked
• damned
• reproved
• wreaked
• keelhauled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excused
• spared
• pardoned
• forfeited
• released
• got off
• acquitted
• commuted
• vindicated
• exonerated
• absolved
• ransomed
• reprieved
• exculpated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of punished

Like Jacas, rookie Khalil Jacobs was punished a couple times for over-pursuing. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

When training concludes with small sided games, losing teams are punished with more running to end the session while the winning team can relax and watch. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Churchill challenged his dismissal in court, arguing that he had been punished for his political speech. — Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Restrictions have extended outside the classroom, with some teachers being fired or punished for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

This is in part because of the psychological need to believe in a just world, where good people are rewarded and bad people are punished. — Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

In both cases, she was punished with 12 months probation, 30 days suspension and the loss of 30 vacation days. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence — the most serious type of vehicular manslaughter — could be punished with up to a year in county jail or with a state prison sentence that could be as long as six years. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

No, but good results continue to receive a tepid reception, and disappointing results are severely punished. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026