Tannas

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A physical punishment involving slapping or smacking; a series or instance of severe scolding or reprimand; a vivid or intense experience, often unpleasant or tough
2. An act of striking someone chiefly with an open hand as punishment; a harsh verbal reprimand or telling off; a stressful or challenging occurrence or ordeal
3. A disciplinary action consisting of blows delivered as correction; an outspoken or forceful chiding; a difficult or trying event that tests endurance or patience

Etymology: "Tannas" is simply the plural of "tanna," a noun whose meaning is the same as its root word's. Its plural is "tannas" in standard English use, and "tanna" itself is the form the system treats as the base. The noun denotes an open-handed slap delivered as punishment, a sharp verbal scolding, or a hard, trying experience.

Synonyms: beatings, thrashings, lashes, whippings, paddlings

Antonyms: praises, compliments, commendations, accolades, applauses