6 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 judge has been punishing the defendant for his involvement in the financial fraud scheme.
The judge had been punishing the defendant with a lengthy prison sentence for the serious crime committed.
The criminal will have been punishing himself with guilt long before he faces the consequences in court.
The judge will be punishing the defendant for the white-collar crime committed.
The court aims to punish individuals who attempt to tamper with evidence during a trial.
The parole board has the authority to punish parolees who violate the terms of their release.
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