punish

US /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
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1.

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.
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Parents often punish their children for misbehavior.
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chastisedisciplinepenalizereprimandcorrect
2.

cause (someone) to suffer for an offense.

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The harsh winter will punish unprepared travelers.
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His body was punished by the intense training.
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afflicttormentharmdamageexhaust
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punishmentcorporal punishmentcapital punishment