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⚖️punish

verb
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Pungent Punishment
punish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning punish synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison punish collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to make someone suffer for a crime or bad behavior
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example Sentences

The teacher punished the students for cheating on the exam.

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

Example Expressions

punish oneself

Synonyms

discipline, penalize, reprimand, chastise, correct
Entry 1
discipline, penalize, reprimand, chastise, correct
Entry 2
discipline, penalize, chastise, correct

Antonyms

reward, forgive, praise, excuse
Entry 1
reward, forgive
Entry 2
reward, praise, forgive, excuse

Collocations

punish severely, punish for, punish crime, punish wrongdoer, punish fairly, punish students, corporate punishment, capital punishment, punishment fits
Entry 1
punish severely, punish for, punish crime, punish wrongdoer
Entry 2
punish severely, punish fairly, punish students, corporate punishment, capital punishment, punishment fits

More Example Sentences

They punished him for breaking the rules.

They punished the team for arriving late.

Were you ever punished in Vasanth Academy?

They are too soft-hearted to punish anyone.

They punished him for damaging the property.

The referee punished the player for arguing.

The school punished the students for cheating.

The teacher punished the class for making noise.

They punished him for not following instructions.

The company punished the worker for ignoring safety rules.

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