10 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 referee is punishing the player with a yellow card for a reckless tackle.
The rain had been punishing the roof, creating a rhythmic sound that echoed throughout the house.
The judge decided to punish the thief with a lengthy prison sentence.
He had punished himself for making the wrong decision.
By the time the students finish their detention, the teacher will have been punishing them for hours.
The traffic police punish drivers who exceed the speed limit.
After a month of strict dieting, she will have been punishing herself to achieve her fitness goals.
She has punished herself with intense workouts to achieve her fitness goals.
After months of hard work, the farmer will have been punishing the soil to yield a bountiful harvest.
The parent was punishing the child for breaking a valuable item at home.
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