Punished, in a way can be described by two crossword solutions: grounded (8 letters) and fined (5 letters). Grounding is a form of punishment often used by parents on their children, where the child is not allowed to leave the house or participate in activities outside of the home. Fining is a form of punishment used by the government or other authorities, where a person is required to pay a certain amount of money as a consequence for breaking the law.