Punish
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Punish (verb)
- To impose a penalty on someone because they did something wrong.
- To make someone suffer or feel pain because of an action or situation.
- To strongly criticize or blame someone for their actions or decisions.
Examples
- The court will punish the offender for wrongdoing.
- The teacher punishes students for breaking the rules.