English Explanatory Dictionary

corporal punishment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of punishment achieved by inflicting physical pain on the offender's body.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-corporal punishment.wav

Word forms

corporal punishment corporal punishments

Related words

capital punishment CP spank

Derived words

corporally punish
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