to have been subjected to a penalty for wrongdoing

दंडित होना

English Usage: She was punished for her tardiness.

Hindi Usage: उसे लेट आने के लिए दंडित किया गया।

to administer a penalty or consequence to someone for wrongdoing

the act of imposing a penalty for an offense

दंड

English Usage: The punishment for theft is usually severe.

Hindi Usage: चोरी के लिए दंड आमतौर पर गंभीर होता है।