punish
US /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
1.
bestrafen, ahnden
inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense or transgression.
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The court decided to punish him for his crimes.
Das Gericht beschloss, ihn für seine Verbrechen zu bestrafen.
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Parents often punish their children for misbehavior.
Eltern bestrafen ihre Kinder oft für Fehlverhalten.
2.
bestrafen, schädigen
cause (someone) to suffer for an offense.
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The harsh winter will punish unprepared travelers.
Der strenge Winter wird unvorbereitete Reisende bestrafen.
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His body was punished by the intense training.
Sein Körper wurde durch das intensive Training bestraft.