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2 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 king decided to punish the dragon for scaring the villagers.
Parents punish their children when they misbehave to teach them a lesson.

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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