Punish
verb
To make someone suffer for a wrong they have done.
The judge punished the thief by sentencing him to five years in prison.
Often appears as...
- punish severely
- punish for wrongdoing
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Disapproving
verb
To cause great suffering or pain.
The heavyweight boxer punished his opponent with a series of brutal blows.
Often appears as...
- punish with blows
- punish in the ring
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Disapproving
verb
To treat harshly or inflict punishment.
They believe that God will punish those who do not follow his commandments.
Often appears as...
- punish for sins
- punish with wrath
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Disapproving
verb
To make someone suffer for a wrong they have done.
The judge punished the thief by sentencing him to five years in prison.
Often appears as...
- punish severely
- punish for wrongdoing
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cause great suffering or pain.
The heavyweight boxer punished his opponent with a series of brutal blows.
Often appears as...
- punish with blows
- punish in the ring
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To treat harshly or inflict punishment.
They believe that God will punish those who do not follow his commandments.
Often appears as...
- punish for sins
- punish with wrath
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Justice Oriented
Used when someone deserves a penalty for breaking rules or laws.
The school punished the student for cheating on the exam.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Spectrum
Can imply a range of severity from a mild penalty to harsh treatment.
The company punished the employee with a warning.
Pro Tip 3/3Legally Grounded
Often associated with formal punishment by authorities or institutions.
The court punished the corrupt official with a heavy fine.
Pro Tip 1/3Justice Oriented
Used when someone deserves a penalty for breaking rules or laws.
The school punished the student for cheating on the exam.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Spectrum
Can imply a range of severity from a mild penalty to harsh treatment.
The company punished the employee with a warning.
Pro Tip 3/3Legally Grounded
Often associated with formal punishment by authorities or institutions.
The court punished the corrupt official with a heavy fine.
Pro Tip 1/3Justice Oriented
Used when someone deserves a penalty for breaking rules or laws.
The school punished the student for cheating on the exam.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Spectrum
Can imply a range of severity from a mild penalty to harsh treatment.
The company punished the employee with a warning.
Pro Tip 3/3Legally Grounded
Often associated with formal punishment by authorities or institutions.
The court punished the corrupt official with a heavy fine.
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Everything you think you...
to take addicts and punish them and make them suffer, because we believed that would deter them; it would give them an incentive to stop. And a few years ago, I was looking at some of the addicts in my life who I love, and trying to figure out if there was some way to help them. And I realized there were loads of incredibly basic questions
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But sometimes we're too weak. That's what happened with my wife and I. And this range of acceptable behaviors -- when we stay within our range, we're rewarded. When we step outside that range, we get punished in a variety of ways. We get dismissed or demeaned or even ostracized. Or we lose that raise or that promotion or that deal.
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The moral roots of...
reasonably good down to close to zero but then and here's the trick farron gacter said on the seventh round they told people you know what new rule if you want to give some of your own money to punish people who aren't contributing you can do that and as soon as people heard about the punishment issue going on
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Ugly history: The 1937...
but due to corrupt bureaucracy, barely any of these funds reached survivors or their families. Neither Trujillo nor anyone in his government was ever punished for this crime against humanity. The legacy of the massacre remains a source of tension between the two countries.
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The secret US prisons...
or published any story, that he would be punished for my reporting. When I arrived for our visit, the guards reminded me that they knew who I was and knew about my work. And they said that if I attempted to interview McGowan, the visit would be terminated.
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What are the universal...
So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again all over the world? The problem in general is that it is not at all easy to universally enforce these rights or to punish transgressors.
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How autism freed me to...
no matter if they're autistic or not, instead of punishing anything that strays from normal, why not celebrate uniqueness and cheer every time someone unleashes their imagination? Thank you.
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Japanese Prison PIPE...
this rule book they had every aspect of your life ruled and regulated and regimented and if these rules aren't followed that you will be punished I was thinking oh my god there's no way I'm
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Top 5 Best Animal...
numbered mrs. McGee is about to be punished she tries to protect herself by being submissive to her mother it's not going to help
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Expanding our definition...
pigeon struggled all words just look like toys and they punished her unmanageable fee we cannot measure what's important
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Everything you think you...
to take addicts and punish them and make them suffer, because we believed that would deter them; it would give them an incentive to stop. And a few years ago, I was looking at some of the addicts in my life who I love, and trying to figure out if there was some way to help them. And I realized there were loads of incredibly basic questions
Video examples
How to speak up for...
But sometimes we're too weak. That's what happened with my wife and I. And this range of acceptable behaviors -- when we stay within our range, we're rewarded. When we step outside that range, we get punished in a variety of ways. We get dismissed or demeaned or even ostracized. Or we lose that raise or that promotion or that deal.
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The moral roots of...
reasonably good down to close to zero but then and here's the trick farron gacter said on the seventh round they told people you know what new rule if you want to give some of your own money to punish people who aren't contributing you can do that and as soon as people heard about the punishment issue going on
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Ugly history: The 1937...
but due to corrupt bureaucracy, barely any of these funds reached survivors or their families. Neither Trujillo nor anyone in his government was ever punished for this crime against humanity. The legacy of the massacre remains a source of tension between the two countries.
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The secret US prisons...
or published any story, that he would be punished for my reporting. When I arrived for our visit, the guards reminded me that they knew who I was and knew about my work. And they said that if I attempted to interview McGowan, the visit would be terminated.
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What are the universal...
So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again all over the world? The problem in general is that it is not at all easy to universally enforce these rights or to punish transgressors.
Video examples
How autism freed me to...
no matter if they're autistic or not, instead of punishing anything that strays from normal, why not celebrate uniqueness and cheer every time someone unleashes their imagination? Thank you.
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Japanese Prison PIPE...
this rule book they had every aspect of your life ruled and regulated and regimented and if these rules aren't followed that you will be punished I was thinking oh my god there's no way I'm
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Top 5 Best Animal...
numbered mrs. McGee is about to be punished she tries to protect herself by being submissive to her mother it's not going to help
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Expanding our definition...
pigeon struggled all words just look like toys and they punished her unmanageable fee we cannot measure what's important
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
For anyone who has found it easy to conceive, it is perhaps hard to imagine how IVF can become all-encompassing in someone's life. The endless check-ups, scans, tests, periods of waiting and finally the day when you learn the result. It's a physically punishing process for the women and an emotionally exhausting process for both partners.
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Eric Shinseki
American General
I have spent a lifetime watching kids make mistakes because they were not trained or well led or properly motivated to do well. I never faulted the kids; rather, I saw opportunity to train, to motivate, to improve leadership - not to punish the individual.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
So the job of building structures, building a constitutional structure, is not just to punish those who behave badly but actually to protect people from their own temptations.
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Jordan Peterson
Canadian Psychologist
If you're not going to be rewarded for your virtues, and instead you're going to be punished for them, then what's your motivation to continue?
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George Mason
American Statesman
As nations can not be rewarded or punished in the next world they must be in this.
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Tatum O'Neal
American Actress
I was punished for blowing the whistle on my father's lifestyle.
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Nick Rahall
American Politician
Peace cannot come from punishing the Palestinian people.
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Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
I get paid for what most kids get punished for.
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Marty Stuart
American Musician
People shouldn't be punished for their wisdom.
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Keeley Hawes
English Actress
I don't punish myself. Life's too short.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
For anyone who has found it easy to conceive, it is perhaps hard to imagine how IVF can become all-encompassing in someone's life. The endless check-ups, scans, tests, periods of waiting and finally the day when you learn the result. It's a physically punishing process for the women and an emotionally exhausting process for both partners.
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Eric Shinseki
American General
I have spent a lifetime watching kids make mistakes because they were not trained or well led or properly motivated to do well. I never faulted the kids; rather, I saw opportunity to train, to motivate, to improve leadership - not to punish the individual.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
So the job of building structures, building a constitutional structure, is not just to punish those who behave badly but actually to protect people from their own temptations.
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Jordan Peterson
Canadian Psychologist
If you're not going to be rewarded for your virtues, and instead you're going to be punished for them, then what's your motivation to continue?
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George Mason
American Statesman
As nations can not be rewarded or punished in the next world they must be in this.
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Tatum O'Neal
American Actress
I was punished for blowing the whistle on my father's lifestyle.
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Nick Rahall
American Politician
Peace cannot come from punishing the Palestinian people.
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Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
I get paid for what most kids get punished for.
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Marty Stuart
American Musician
People shouldn't be punished for their wisdom.
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Keeley Hawes
English Actress
I don't punish myself. Life's too short.
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