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Punish

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/

To cause someone to suffer for a mistake or wrongdoing.

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Please don't punish your dog for mistakes.The teacher will punish the students for cheating.

From Middle English punissen, from Old French punir, from Latin punire (to inflict penalty for), derived from poena (penalty).

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