punishing
punishing · more punishing · most punishing
твердий, важкий, міцний
крепкий, тяжёлый, прочный
hart, fest, stark
That punishes physically and/or mentallyThat punishes physically and/or mentally; arduous, gruelling, demanding.
/ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesThat punishes physically and/or mentally; arduous, gruelling, demanding.
(figuratively)Debilitating, harsh.
a punishing blow
More definitions
- resulting in punishment
- characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Forms
more punishing, most punishing| Comparative | more punishing Lesson |
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| Superlative | most punishing Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form