punish
Translation
to punish
Examples
The teacher punished the student for cheating.
The teacher punished the student for cheating.
Don't punish yourself for a small mistake.
Don't punish yourself for a small mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth./-ing)) to punish (sb.) for (sth.) The teacher punished the student for cheating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discipline, penalize, chastise; Antonyms: reward, praise
Etymology
From Latin 'punire' (to punish), related to 'poena' (penalty, punishment).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'punch', which can be a form of punishment.