punish
//ˈpʌnɪʃ//
Verb
punishInfinitive
punishPresent tense
punishedPast tense
punishedPast participle
punishingPresent participle
punishesThird-person singular
1
To impose a penalty on someone as a consequence of wrongdoing or an offense.
The teacher punished the student for cheating on the test.
2
To treat someone harshly or roughly.
The long hike really punished my legs.
3
To subject something to severe strain or damage.
The marathon punished his knees badly.