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PUNISHINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does punishingly mean?
• PUNISHINGLY (adverb)
The adverb PUNISHINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a punishing manner
Familiarity information: PUNISHINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a punishing manner
Pertainym:
punishing (resulting in punishment)
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