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Definitions from WordNet

Verb punish has 1 sense
  1. punish, penalize, penalise - impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"
    Derived form: noun punishment1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: punishes

Noun - 1st Sense:

Definition: The plural form of "punish", which refers to the actions or consequences taken to discipline or penalize someone.

Example Sentence: The teacher listed the various punishments for misbehavior, including detention and suspension.

Noun - 2nd Sense:

Definition: The group or individuals responsible for carrying out punishments or penalties.

Example Sentence: The punishment for cheating in the game was decided by the referee and the punishes were implemented accordingly.

Verb - 1st Sense:

Definition: The third-person singular form of "punish", meaning to impose a penalty or disciplinary action on someone as a form of retribution for wrongdoing.

Example Sentence: The strict teacher punishes any student who fails to complete their homework.

Verb - 2nd Sense:

Definition: To cause suffering or hardship to someone.

Example Sentence: The scorching heat of the desert punished the weary travelers.

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