Punish — synonyms, definition

1. punish (Verb)

afflict amerce avenge badger beat berate castigate chasten chastise chide confine correct discipline fine flog harass humble imprison incarcerate molest • • •

punish (Verb) — Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on. ex. "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"

amerce avenge castigate correct discipline execute pillory put to death retaliate revenge scourge sort out tar-and-feather victimise victimize punishing