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    Punit (en. Punishes)

    py-nee

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To inflict a penalty or sanction for an act considered a fault.
    The teacher punishes students who speak during class.
    Le professeur punit les élèves qui parlent pendant les cours.
    To impose negative consequences on someone for their actions.
    She decided to punish her dog after it destroyed the sofa.
    Elle a décidé de punir son chien après qu'il a détruit le canapé.
    To reprimand someone for inappropriate behavior.
    He was punished for lying to his parents.
    Il a été puni pour avoir menti à ses parents.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'punire', meaning 'to inflict a punishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    punish with death
    To impose the death penalty on an offender.
    punir à mort
    punish severely
    To inflict a strict punishment.
    punir sévèrement
    punish the guilty
    To sanction someone who has committed an offense.
    punir le coupable

    Related Words

    punishment
    The action of punishing, a measure of sanction.
    punition
    punishable
    That can be punished.
    punissable

    Slang Meanings

    To do something really silly and face the consequences.
    He knows he will be punished if he does not come home on time.
    Il sait qu'il va se faire punir s'il ne rentre pas à l'heure.
    To get scolded by someone authoritative.
    My mother punished me for my bad grades.
    Ma mère m'a puni pour mes mauvaises notes.