Punished severely vs Severely punished

Both "punished severely" and "severely punished" are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Punished severely"

This phrase is used to describe the severity of the punishment inflicted on someone.

Examples:

He was punished severely for his actions.
The criminal was punished severely for his crimes.

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And offenders are usually punished severely when they are caught.
We note, however, that even those less serious can be deadly sins, deserve to be punished severely.
Also having a past record of abuse, he must be punished severely.
Also having a past record of abuse, he must be punished severely.
It excludes them. So much so that if a healthy person approached a leper, he would be punished severely, and often be treated as a leper himself.
Sir, this man will be punished severely!
Those who deal in human beings must be punished severely and without tolerance.
13-16); grave moral offenses are punished severely; death is the penalty not only for murder, but also for incorrigible behavior in a son, for unchastity, for adultery, and for man-stealing (xxi.
Now, I warned you the next time you strayed... you would be punished severely, and I meant it!
Lorelei will be punished severely for the crimes against your people.
And when we catch him, he'll be punished severely.
If we suspect anyone of attempting to escape, they will be punished severely.
They should be punished severely.
I want him punished severely.
And he will be punished severely.
Those who abuse King's tribute for usury shall be punished severely.
Whoever publishes that will be punished severely.
I failed one time and I had to be punished severely, but I never failed again in all the years in the convent.And you know, when we are finished dressing, then we're going to start marching.
Trainers especially hate to see anyone leave, and grind their teeth over this problem at night.People leaving the cult is considered a training failure and the trainers may be punished severely.
The keepers and wardens have been instructed to report any violations of this decree to their superiors forthwith and to ensure that any offence against the laws of the forest be punished severely, in accordance with the edicts of the state...

Alternatives:

severely punished
punished harshly
punished severely for his wrongdoing
severely disciplined
subjected to severe punishment

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Severely punished"

This phrase is used to describe the severity of the punishment inflicted on someone.

Examples:

She was severely punished for breaking the rules.
The students were severely punished for cheating on the exam.

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Anyone disregarding these orders will be severely punished.
Clerics who put forward claims of this sort will be severely punished for their impudence.
They were most severely punished for these acts.
Those caught talking will be severely punished.
Whoever touches her will be severely punished.
Lord Okubo has been severely punished.
It's called perjury and is severely punished.
Any help given to this criminal will be severely punished.
Under our action-reaction rule, the culprit will be severely punished.
And anyone who aids him shall be severely punished.
They ordered you to be severely punished for your unacceptable behaviour.
Arguing in a rude manner is forbidden and will be severely punished.
The lesson - that disobedience and arbitrariness will be severely punished - was not learnt.
The slothful servant is severely punished because he did not love his brothers.
Otherwise, the entire village will be severely punished.
If they find out I have severely punished Lady Eve for instance, the others will be more reasonable.
The three friends are commanded to obtain Job's intercession, otherwise they will be severely punished for their uncharitable complaints against the pious sufferer.
The subject is shocked, or severely punished, if they try to remove the headphones.
Prelates of churches who are negligent in showing justice to crusaders and their families should know that they will be severely punished.

Alternatives:

punished severely
punished harshly
severely disciplined
subjected to severe punishment
faced severe consequences

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