punish

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de imponer un castigo o consecuencias a alguien por una falta o delito.

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.

   Castigar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinefinesentence

   Antónimosabsolveacquitexcuseexonerateforgivepardonreprievereward

2. Treat harshlyB2informal

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

   Tratar duramente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabuseill-treatmaltreatmistreatrough up