
Punish
Justice Oriented
Used when someone deserves a penalty for breaking rules or laws.

The school punished the student for cheating on the exam.
Severity Spectrum
Can imply a range of severity from a mild penalty to harsh treatment.

The company punished the employee with a warning.
Legally Grounded
Often associated with formal punishment by authorities or institutions.

The court punished the corrupt official with a heavy fine.
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CastigateChastiseCondemnCorrectDisciplinePenalizeReprimandSentence
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