9 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 chef has been punishing himself for the overcooked steak he served to the customer.
The artist has been punishing the canvas with bold and expressive brushstrokes.
The parent has been punishing the child for repeatedly disobeying household rules.
The teacher has been punishing the students for consistently breaking the classroom rules.
The gardener has been punishing the weeds that have invaded the flowerbeds.
The doctor has been punishing the virus with a combination of antiviral medications.
The scientist has been punishing herself with long hours in the laboratory to find a breakthrough in the research.
The manager has been punishing the employees for not meeting the project deadlines.
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