Punish (Verb)
Meaning
Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The judge decided to punish the defendant for the serious crime he committed.
- She had to punish her misbehaving child by taking away his favorite toy.
- The company will punish any employee found involved in the scandal by firing them.
- The teacher punished the students for cheating on their exam by failing them.
- Law enforcement is expected to punish drivers who exceed the speed limit by issuing hefty fines.