punisher

Meanings

• noun

  A person who imposes penalties or punishes others.

  - "The punisher metes out justice to the criminals."
  - "He was known as the punisher for his harsh treatment of lawbreakers."

• noun

  In comics, a vigilante character who seeks revenge on criminals and enforces his own brand of justice.

  - "The Punisher's brutal methods often cross the line."
  - "Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, is a popular anti-hero in Marvel Comics."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with punisher
punisher , resister , persister , resister

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Variants

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punish , punishabilities , punishability , punishable , punished , punisher , punishers , punishes , punishing

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'punisen' meaning 'to discipline' or 'to inflict pain'.

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Trivia

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1. The Punisher made his first appearance in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #129 in 1974.

2. The Punisher's real name is Frank Castle, and he was a Marine before he became the Punisher.

3. The Punisher's skull logo is a reference to the Mexican skulls used to decorate graves during the Day of the Dead celebration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vigilantism: The practice of taking the law into one's own hands and administering punishment without the authorization of the legal system.

2. Anti-hero: A protagonist with morally ambiguous or villainous qualities. The Punisher is an example of an anti-hero as he uses violent methods to achieve justice, but his actions often cross ethical boundaries.

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Culture

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The Punisher is a well-known character in popular culture, particularly in comic books and films. He is often depicted as a morally ambiguous figure who uses extreme violence to achieve justice. His popularity can be attributed to his complex character and the public's fascination with vigilante justice.

How to Memorize "punisher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in black, wearing a skull mask and carrying a large gun. This is the Punisher's typical appearance.
   - Visualize the Punisher's brutal methods of punishment and his relentless pursuit of justice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Punisher with justice and revenge. Think of him as a symbol of vengeance.
   - Associate the Punisher with his signature skull logo and his black costume.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Punisher's name, Frank Castle, and associating it with the word 'punisher'.
   - Use the acronym 'P-U-N-I-S-H-E-R' to remember the different meanings of the word.

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