adjective
- extremely difficult, demanding, or exhausting
Examples
- The marathon had a punishing uphill section in the final miles.
- She maintained a punishing work schedule during exam season.
- The punishing heat made it difficult to work outdoors.
- The team faced a punishing training regimen before the championship.
- The punishing deadline left no room for error.
- After the punishing hike, they were completely exhausted.