Words That Rhyme With "punish"

v(transitive) To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).

v(transitive, figuratively) To treat harshly and unfairly.

v(transitive, colloquial) To handle or beat severely; to maul.