Punish
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Definitions
- (v.) To subject someone to a penalty for an offense or wrongdoing.
The court decided to punish the defendant for contempt.
Forms
- punishes
- punished
- punishing
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Commentary
Use 'punish' in contexts involving legal or disciplinary consequences for violations.
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