punish
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/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
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/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
to make someone suffer for doing something wrong
The teacher will punish students who break the rules.
老師會懲罰違反規則的學生。
to decide the penalty for a crime
The law says that stealing should be punished with jail time.
法律規定盜竊行為應受到監禁懲罰。
to blame yourself for something bad
She tends to punish herself for small mistakes.
她常常因為小錯誤而自責。