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punish
Synonyms and Antonyms of punish
- The child was punished for breaking the rules.
- If caught, the thief will be severely punished.
Synonym Discussion of punish
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- punished for stealing
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- chastised his son for neglecting his studies
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- an editorial castigating the entire city council
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- chastened by a landslide election defeat
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- parents must discipline their children
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- the function of prison is to correct the wrongdoer
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