Meaning
To make someone suffer something bad because they have done something wrong.
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Word origin
From Latin punire, meaning to make someone pay for a wrong, which reached English through Old French punir.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- punire
Grammar
Examples
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"Punish someone for something" names the thing they did wrong.
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"Punished with" names the bad thing they must suffer.
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The past form is regular: punish, punished.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 12: punish, studio, wipe and 3 more words.