Definition of Punish
Punish
pun·ish
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(verb)
To impose a penalty or suffering on someone for a wrongdoing.
e.g. The judge will punish the criminal for his heinous act.
(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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