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To punish someone to instill them with good habits or values

bring under control

keep under control

bring into line

keep a tight rein on

get the better of

exert influence on

have an impact on

have an effect on

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

put the brakes on

keep tight rein on

bring to screeching halt

stem the flow of

tranquillize^UK

break the spirit of

break the spirit

put the kibosh on

put a damper on

gain mastery over

throw cold water on

pour cold water on

impose limits on

keep within limits

put half nelson on

put a ceiling on

strangle at birth

take tough action

keep something in check

garrote/garrotte

nip something in the bud

stamp something out

hold something in

choke something back

keep control of

gain control over

keep on a string

keep feeling inside oneself

bring to naught

get under control

bottle something up

find a solution to

find an answer to

hold one's tongue

hush one's mouth

clip someone's wings

place a limit on

put on back burner

put on the shelf

seal somebody's lips

stop in your tracks

draw the line on

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

keep under wraps

take severe measures against

take stern measures against

come down heavily on

patch things up

defend yourself

take the edge off

bring to a standstill

stand in the way of

put a spoke in someone's wheel

gain control of

act like a wet blanket

have on a tight leash

safeguard against

protect against

come down on like a ton of bricks

defend oneself against

keep at arm's length

cast a pall over

set the limits of

set the boundaries of

hold in custody

put into detention

put behind bars

keep in custody

put under lock and key

take into custody

detain at Her Majesty's pleasure

make mincemeat of

render helpless

come out on top of

render powerless

be victorious over

come out on top

bring someone to their knees

run rings around

blow out of the water

knock socks off

wipe the floor with

gain a victory over

take to the cleaners

render incapable

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