punish
punish v
Fr. < L. pūnīre, punish < Gk ποινή, fine, penalty, requital, punishment.
- Chastise; admonish; reprove; condemn; penalize; discipline; inflict unpleasant restrictions on in consequence of sinful actions.
- Harm; hinder; wreak vengeance on.
- Afflict; cause to suffer; inflict tribulation on; plague with trials.