punish
verb13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
to punish someone very seriously
to punish someone in a very strict or cruel way
to inflict bodily harm as a form of punishment
to punish someone in a way that is not deserved
to punish someone in a fair and deserved manner
duly punish5.5
to punish someone as is right, expected, or required
to be punished in a way that is appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing
to have a desire to make someone suffer for a wrongdoing
to make an attempt to punish someone
intended or created for the purpose of punishment
punish for8.5
used to specify the reason for the punishment
punish by7.2
used to specify the method of punishment
punish with7.1
used to specify the specific penalty, like a fine