5 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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She had punished her children for breaking the curfew.
Some parents choose to punish their children by taking away privileges, such as screen time.
The parent has been punishing the child for repeatedly disobeying household rules.
Parents often struggle with finding appropriate ways to punish their children without being too harsh.
The parent was punishing the child for breaking a valuable item at home.
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