afstraffing
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Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From afstraffen (“to punish (severely)”) + -ing (“-ing, -ion, -ment”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]afstraffing f (plural afstraffingen, diminutive afstraffinkje n)
- (literally) a stern, severe punishment, in particular as retribution
- a castigation (a humiliating or sobering experience)
- Die afstraffing zullen ze niet gauw vergeten!
- They won't forget that lesson in a long time!
- a painful, embarrassing failure or defeat, a beating
- Na de vierde afstraffing keerden zelfs hun fans zich tegen de ploeg.
- After the fourth mortal loss even their fans turned on the team.
Synonyms
[edit]- (punishment): kastijding
- (lesson): lesje
Related terms
[edit]- afranseling
- aftuigen (verb)
- bestraffing
- strafbaar (adjective)