punish

• 动词，表示因过错或违法行为而对某人施加惩罚或让其承担后果。

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.

   惩罚

   • 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.

   同义词castigatechastisecorrectdisciplinefinesentence

   反义词absolveacquitexcuseexonerateforgivepardonreprievereward

2. Treat harshlyB2informal

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

   严惩

   • 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.

   同义词abuseill-treatmaltreatmistreatrough up