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afstraffing.

a stern, severe punishment, in particular as retribution

11 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑfˌstrɑ.fɪŋ/
  1. a stern, severe punishment, in particular as retribution

    feminine · literally
  2. a castigation (a humiliating or sobering experience)

    feminine
    Die afstraffing zullen ze niet gauw vergeten!
  3. a painful, embarrassing failure or defeat, a beating

    feminine
    Na de vierde afstraffing keerden zelfs hun fans zich tegen de ploeg.
Where this word comes from

From afstraffen (“to punish (severely)”) + -ing (“-ing, -ion, -ment”).

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