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funishment

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • UK, US: /ˈfʌnɪʃmənt/
  • Northern-England: /ˈfʊnɪʃmənt/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A proposed treatment of criminals that would take them out of wider society (like a traditional prison) but without aiming to punish them.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: ethics, human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A "punishment" administered for the enjoyment of the submissive, rather than as discipline.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of fun + punishment.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: amuzopuno — proposed treatment
  • French: funition — proposed treatment