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List of meaning for punish

to put a penalty or consequence in place

punish, penalize, penalise(verb)

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

"The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose

if caught, the thief will be severely punished

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