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mulct

verb

/mʌlkt/

Meaning

to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money

The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.

fine, penalize, defraud, swindle, cheat

reward, compensate, repay

mulct of money, mulct by court, mulct in damages

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

to make or enact laws

to bring people or things together; to collect

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status