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punishes

The correct spelling is punishes.

How to pronounce punishes

verb

Say it like: Pun-ish-es

The correct spelling is punishes. To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action. For example: "If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

Usage Examples

If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
  2. 2.To treat harshly and unfairly.
  3. 3.To handle or beat severely; to maul.
  4. 4.To consume a large quantity of.

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