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 doctor was punishing the patient by prescribing a strict diet and exercise routine.
The traffic officer was punishing the driver for exceeding the speed limit.
The conductor was punishing the orchestra for not following the tempo during rehearsal.
The chef was punishing himself for adding too much salt to the dish.
The weather was punishing the hikers with heavy rain during their mountain expedition.
The parent was punishing the child for breaking a valuable item at home.
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