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Punish

Verb

Definition: To impose a penalty or consequence on someone as a retribution for a wrongdoing or an offense.

Sample Sentence: The teacher decided to punish the students who were caught cheating on the exam by giving them detention for a week.

Noun

Definition: The act or instance of inflicting a penalty or consequence as a form of retribution or discipline.

Sample Sentence: The punishment for stealing includes a fine and possible imprisonment.

Adjective

Definition: Describing something as causing pain, suffering, or being unpleasant.

Sample Sentence: The child's punishment-filled day made him understand the consequences of his actions.

Adverb

Definition: Describing the action of imposing a penalty or consequence on someone.

Sample Sentence: The parents implicitly told their misbehaving child that they would not punish him if he stopped misbehaving immediately.