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Meaning
Verb
●
To cause to
suffer
for
crime
or
misconduct
, to
administer
disciplinary
action.
●
To
treat
harshly
and unfairly.
●
To
handle
or
beat
severely
; to maul.
●
To
consume
a large
quantity
of.
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Origin
punish
English
punischen
Middle English (1100-1500)
punire
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Persecute
Prosecute
Condemn
Chastise
Imprison
Penalise
Demonize
Vilify
Admonish
Kill
Reprimand
Scold
Crucify
Criticize
Indict
Sanction
Blame
Discipline
Arrest
Destroy
Threaten
Harass
Convict
Victimize
Humiliate
Defend
Forgive
Sue
Reward
Hurt
Discourage
Harm
Deter
Execute
Torture
Oppress
Detain
Murder
Accuse
Criminalize
Deport
Attack
Intimidate
Ostracise
Treat
Praise
Protect
Enforce
Judge
Coerce
Insult
Criticise
Disrespect
Mistreat
Prohibit
Dismiss
Challenge
Fight
Abuse
Compensate
Betray
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