punish

• Deutsches Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem für ein Vergehen oder Fehlverhalten eine Strafe oder Konsequenz aufzuerlegen. Es umfasst sowohl das Bestrafen im Allgemeinen als auch das Verhängen von Geldstrafen oder das Ahnden von Verstößen.

A verb used to indicate the act of imposing a penalty or consequence on someone for a wrongdoing or offense.

1. Impose a penaltyA2formal

   To cause someone to suffer or experience something unpleasant for doing something wrong or illegal.

   Bestrafen

   • The teacher punished the student for cheating on the test.
   • The court punished the criminal with a fine.
   • Parents should not punish children harshly for minor mistakes.

   Synonymecastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinefinesentence

   Antonymeabsolveacquitexcuseexonerateforgivepardonreprievereward

2. Treat harshlyB2informal

   To treat someone or something in a rough or severe way, often as a result of a mistake or failure.

   Bestrafen

   • The team punished the opposing defense with aggressive plays.
   • The rough terrain punished the hikers' legs.
   • The economy punished investors who took too many risks.

   Synonymeabuseill-treatmaltreatmistreatrough up