punish

punish v

Fr. < L. pūnīre, punish < Gk ποινή, fine, penalty, requital, punishment.

  1. Chastise; admonish; reprove; condemn; penalize; discipline; inflict unpleasant restrictions on in consequence of sinful actions.
  2. Harm; hinder; wreak vengeance on.
  3. Afflict; cause to suffer; inflict tribulation on; plague with trials.