Punishing Meaning
There are 2 meaning(s) for word Punishing
Meaning 1 : characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Example : set a punishing pace
Synonyms : arduous, backbreaking, grueling, gruelling, hard, heavy, laborious, operose, toilsome
Example : set a punishing pace
Synonyms : arduous, backbreaking, grueling, gruelling, hard, heavy, laborious, operose, toilsome
Meaning 2 : resulting in punishment
Example : the king imposed a punishing tax
Example : the king imposed a punishing tax
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