punish

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Synonyms: punkish, pukish

Antonyms: punkish, pukish

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[cause]] (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to [[suffer]] for [[crime]] or [[misconduct]], to [[administer]] [[disciplinary]] [[action]], typically by an [[authority]] or a person in [[authority]] (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figuratively}} To treat [[harsh]]ly and [[unfair]]ly.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|colloquial}} To handle or beat severely; to [[maul]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|colloquial}} To consume a large quantity of.

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