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punish

verb

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

discipline, penalize, chastise, correct

reward, praise, forgive, excuse

punish severely, punish fairly, punish students, corporate punishment, capital punishment, punishment fits

to move swiftly on foot by taking steps faster than walking

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data

to say no; to decline to accept or do something

Extending or varying between limits.