as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
the evangelist warned the gathering that unrepentant sinners would suffer the wrath of God
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Noun
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But studies show that punishments are ineffective at reducing substance use and can lead to poorer health outcomes for women, newborns, and families.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
That left the Clintons with little choice but to agree to testify or face one of the most severe punishments Congress can give.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Wraths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraths. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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