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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.

Synonyms

  • Penalize
  • Penalise

Hyponyms

  • Victimise
  • Sort Out
  • Retaliate
  • Correct
  • Avenge
  • Put To Death

Related Words

  • Punitive (adjective)
  • Punitory (adjective)
  • Punishment (noun)
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