English

punish

ˈpʌnɪʃ, ˈpʌn.ɪʃ
Meaning: to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈpʌn.ɪʃ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base punish
3rd person singular present punishes
Present participle punishing
Past punished
Will future will punish
Going-to future going to punish
Imperative negative don't punish / do not punish

Example sentences

The teacher punished the student for cheating on the exam.
The teacher punished the student for cheating on the exam.
The team protested an unjust rule after it punished only new workers.
The team protested an unjust rule after it punished only new workers.
Some parents are too lenient and rarely punish their children for bad behavior.
Some parents are too lenient and rarely punish their children for bad behavior.
The children were punished because they misbehaved during the assembly.
The children were punished because they misbehaved during the assembly.
He was punished for his impudent remarks to the judge.
He was punished for his impudent remarks to the judge.

Usage Notes

Common for legal, parental, or educational contexts. It implies causing someone to suffer for wrong behavior.

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