punish

Meanings

• verb

  inflict a penalty, punishment, or retribution upon

  - "The judge will punish the guilty person."
  - "Parents often punish their children for misbehavior."

• verb

  subject to discipline or control

  - "The new employee was punished for making mistakes."
  - "The dog was punished for barking excessively."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

castigate , mistreat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with punish
punchen , funken , munchen , sunken , bunsen , duncan , runcan , junction , pruned , spunchen , bunsen , funkien , munchen

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Variants

List of all variants of punish that leads to same result
punish , punishabilities , punishability , punishable , punished , punisher , punishers , punishes , punishing

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Forms

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punishes, punishing, punished, punishment

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Etymology

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From Old French punir, from poenir 'to pay, make amends, atone, punish'. Related to peine 'pain, penalty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'punishment' comes from the Latin word poena, which means 'penalty' or 'pain'.

2. In ancient Rome, criminals were sometimes punished by being thrown to the lions in the Colosseum.

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Related Concepts

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1. penalty: A payment or fine imposed by law for an offense.

2. punitive damages: Compensatory damages intended to punish a defendant for particularly egregious conduct.

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Culture

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The concept of punishment has been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. It is used as a means of enforcing laws, deterring crime, and maintaining order in society. The methods of punishment have varied greatly throughout history, from physical punishment such as whipping and the death penalty, to more modern forms such as fines and community service.

How to Memorize "punish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge in a courtroom, holding a gavel, imposing a penalty on a guilty person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'punish' with the concept of justice and discipline.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Understand Punishment Is Serious' to remember the meaning of the word.

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