punish
verb
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”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Punish meaning
What does “punish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“punish” is a verb with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on.