Definition of Punish
Punish
pun·ish
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to inflict a penalty on someone for doing wrong;
e.g. The court sought to punish the abuser harshly for what he had done.
(verb)
to treat unfairly and in a harsh manner;
e.g. A rise in rent prices and tax rates would only punish the poor more, that's not fair.
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