punishing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

Causing great difficulty, hardship, or pain; extremely demanding or severe.

Examples

• The team faced a punishing schedule of three games in five days.

• Climbing the steep mountain trail proved to be a punishing ascent.

• She endured a punishing workout regime to prepare for the competition.

Synonyms of punishing

Words with a similar meaning to punishing:

• demanding
• arduous
• grueling
• exacting

Antonyms of punishing

Words with the opposite meaning to punishing:

• easy
• light
• simple

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