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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Punish' in a Sentence

"To impose a penalty, such as pain, loss, confinement, or death, as a consequence for committing an offense, transgression, or fault." more

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The health inspector will be punishing the restaurant for failing to maintain hygiene standards.
The doctor was punishing the patient by prescribing a strict diet and exercise routine.
Eating too much junk food will punish your health in the long run.
The health inspector assured the public that they will have punished restaurants with repeated hygiene violations by the next inspection.

Punish

puhn-ish
verbTo impose a penalty, such as pain, loss, confinement, or death, as a consequence for committing an offense, transgression, or fault.

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Last Updated On: May 12, 2024
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