punish | Definition of punish

Synonyms and Antonyms of punish

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose

if caught, the thief will be severely punished

Synonyms of punish

castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline, penalize

Words Related to punish

assess, charge, dock, fine, impose, levy, mulct

convict, sentence

condemn, damn, denounce

criticize, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reprove

Near Antonyms of punish

get off, ransom, release

commute, reprieve

absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Antonyms of punish

excuse, pardon, spare