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punish

Entry Word:: punish
Function:: verb

Text: to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime<the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose><if caught, the thief will be severely punished>Synonymscastigate, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline, penalizeRelated Wordsassess, charge, dock, fine, impose, levy, mulct; convict, sentence; condemn, damn, denounce; criticize, reprove; wreakNear Antonymsforfeit; get off, ransom, release; commute, reprieve; absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicateAntonymsexcuse, pardon, spare

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