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punish

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Main Example

The teacher will punish the student for cheating.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To make someone suffer for a wrong they have done.

Other Example

The coach will punish the player for breaking the rules.

Parents often punish their children for misbehavior.

The judge decided to punish the offender with community service.

Synonyms

punish severely

punish harshly

punish for wrongdoing

Synonyms

penalize

discipline

chastise

punish

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Main Example

His punishment was to do extra chores.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of causing someone to suffer for a wrongdoing.

Other Example

She faced punishment for breaking the rules.

The teacher decided on a punishment for the late homework.

His punishment was to stay after school.

Synonyms

harsh punishment

light punishment

fair punishment

Synonyms

penalty

consequence

retribution

punish

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Main Example

The judge decided to punish the criminal with a fine.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To impose a penalty or consequence on someone.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

punish

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Main Example

The judge decided to punish the offender.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To impose a penalty on someone for their actions.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

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