punish

[puhn-ish] / ˈpʌn ɪʃ /

VERB

penalize for wrongdoing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse chastise correct crack down on discipline dismiss execute expel fine harm hurt incarcerate sentence

STRONG

batter beat blacklist castigate chasten cuff debar defrock exile flog immure injure lash lecture maltreat misuse oppress paddle reprove scourge spank switch train whip

WEAK

attend to beat up do in give a going over give the works knock about rap knuckles rough up slap wrist teach a lesson throw the book at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist benefit compliment help preserve welcome

STRONG

boost guard lose praise protect surrender

WEAK

award exonerate let go reward

Example Sentences

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The nobleman reported the outburst to the king, sure that the painter would be punished.

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“Instead, these measures appear designed to punish Anthropic,” she continued.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who refuse to do so are punished.

From Salon

The jury also determined that additional punitive damages, which are meant to punish the companies, were warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal

SAN FRANCISCO—A federal judge on Tuesday said the U.S. government appeared to be punishing Anthropic by banning the artificial-intelligence company—in retribution for bringing into the public view its contracting dispute with the Pentagon.

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