7 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 coach is punishing the players with extra drills for their poor performance in the match.
She had punished her children for breaking the curfew.
If you break the rules, the referee will punish you with a penalty.
The judge is punishing the defendant with a fine for violating the law.
By the end of the marathon, the runners will have been punishing their bodies for hours.
Ignoring the warning signs will punish you with car trouble.
The captain has punished the crew for neglecting their duties on the ship.
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