Definition of punish

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  • punish is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • punish is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • punish is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of punish

  • impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on (verb)

    Examples

    1. we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again

    Synonyms

    1. penalise
    2. penalize

See definition of punish in Merriam Webster