punish

verb B1

Meaning

To punish someone means to make them suffer for something wrong they did.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "punish" with "punishment," which is the noun form.

Example Sentences

How do teachers punish students who break the rules ?
Parents sometimes punish children for breaking important rules .
The teacher will not punish students for honest mistakes .
The teacher will punish students who break the school rules .

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