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That has been the object of punishment or chastisement
“At other times, the punished prisoner was locked up twenty-four hours a day.”
Captured and held as a convict or prisoner
Having been physically hit or assaulted
Past tense for to penalize someone for wrongdoing
“When a child grabs a pencil from another child, an adult can punish the child by taking playtime away from him.”
Past tense for to beat or physically assault someone as punishment
“She might also physically punish him for having needs, to stop him from crying and irritating her.”
Past tense for to hurt or treat harshly
“Punish them by taking away their government handouts.”
Past tense for to capitalize on (an opponent's mistake or weakness), especially in sport
“I would be patient and move him to his forehand side, then punish his backhand side whenever I had the window of opportunity.”
Past tense for to be unfair to, or to put at a disadvantage
“A lack of donations will only punish the poor, primarily the children.”
Past tense for to criticize (someone or something) harshly
Past tense for to oppress or persecute someone
Past tense for to cause anguish or distress to, typically with ill-treatment
Past tense for to criticize or express strong disapproval of
Past tense for to seek vengeance or retribution (from someone)
Past tense for to retaliate or get revenge
Past tense for to work arduously in pursuit of an aim or goal
Past tense for to discipline (one's body, appetites etc) by suppressing desires
Past tense for to annoy or harass, especially in an unkind or bothersome way
Past tense for to cause physical pain to
Past tense for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
Past tense for to afflict or haunt with (harm)
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