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punish

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/

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What does punish mean?

verb

  1. To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).
  2. (figuratively) To treat harshly and unfairly.
  3. To handle or beat severely; to maul.
More meanings (1)

verb

  1. To consume a large quantity of.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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“I should think she would better punish Diana for being so greedy as to drink three glassfuls of anything,” said Marilla shortly.
L. M. (Lucy Maud) MontgomeryAnne of Green GablesProject Gutenberg ebook #45
“First let your wisdom tell me,” said Wamba, “is it just and reasonable to punish one person for the fault of another?”
Walter ScottIvanhoe: A RomanceProject Gutenberg ebook #82
More book examples (3)
But when he was at last unearthed, and Spitz flew at him to punish him, Buck flew, with equal rage, in between.
Jack LondonThe call of the wildProject Gutenberg ebook #215
But with the opportunity and ability for work I would count the solicitation of charity a crime, and punish it as such.
William BoothIn Darkest England, and the Way OutProject Gutenberg ebook #475
“Not I! On the contrary, I shall have great pleasure in sending it to perdition to punish its Maker,” exclaimed the blasphemer.
Emily BrontëWuthering HeightsProject Gutenberg ebook #768