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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.”
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.”
To hurt or treat harshly
“Punish them by taking away their government handouts.”
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.”
To be unfair to, or to put at a disadvantage
“A lack of donations will only punish the poor, primarily the children.”
To strike or hit repeatedly
To criticize (someone or something) harshly
To oppress or persecute someone
To cause anguish or distress to, typically with ill-treatment
To criticize or express strong disapproval of
To seek vengeance or retribution (from someone)
To retaliate or get revenge
To work arduously in pursuit of an aim or goal
To discipline (one's body, appetites etc) by suppressing desires
To annoy or harass, especially in an unkind or bothersome way
To cause physical pain to
To issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
To afflict or haunt with (harm)
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