punish

US /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

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UK /'pʌnɪʃ/

A2
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verb

  • To make someone suffer for doing something wrong
  • To treat something or someone roughly

Examples

Damages are not designed to punish the person in breach, but to compensate for the loss sustained.

They will be severely punished for their crimes.