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grounded

adjective (PUNISHED)
 
 
/ˈɡraʊn.dɪd/

Definition

A child or young person who is grounded is not allowed to go out as a punishment: I smashed some stuff and now I'm grounded for a week.Punishing and punishmentsPunishing by causing painHitting and beating
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