accept punishment

Frequency: 5.86.9 per million words

to agree to be punished without protest

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Examples (10)

  • He was ordered to accept the punishment for his crimes.
  • The young soldier chose to accept punishment rather than betray his comrades.
  • Despite his protests, he was forced to accept the punishment.
  • She decided to accept her punishment with dignity.
  • It's often harder to accept punishment than to endure it.
  • The king demanded that the rebel accept his punishment publicly.
  • He refused to accept punishment, claiming he was innocent.
  • In some cultures, it is expected that one will accept punishment without complaint.
  • The athlete had to accept the punishment for violating the rules.
  • After reflection, he came to believe he deserved to accept the punishment.