punish

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) suffer for a crime or for bad behavior
  • verb: to impose a penalty on for a fault, offense, or violation
  • synonyms: correct, scourge, chastise

Examples

  • I don't understand why women continue to 'punish' [='damage'] their feet by wearing high-heeled shoes.

  • The law states that treason shall be 'punished' by death. [=that the punishment for treason is death]

  • I think that murderers should be 'punished' by/with life imprisonment.

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