punishment
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/noun
Elementary
1
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
2
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
3
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
4
Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing