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Punish

usgb/ˈpʌnɪʃ/Volume
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Justice OrientedPlay
Used when someone deserves a penalty for breaking rules or laws. SlideThe school punished the student for cheating on the exam.
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Can imply a range of severity from a mild penalty to harsh treatment. SlideThe company punished the employee with a warning.
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Legally GroundedPlay
Often associated with formal punishment by authorities or institutions. SlideThe court punished the corrupt official with a heavy fine.