"Punish" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"punish" Definition
- [intransitive, transitive] to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
- [transitive] punish something (by/with something) to set the punishment for a particular crime
- [transitive] punish yourself (for something) to blame yourself for something that has happened
"punish" Synonyms & Antonyms
"punish" synonyms:
- penalise,
- penalize,
- discipline,
- reprimand,
- chastise,
- chasten,
- castigate,
- sentence,
- fine,
- mete-out-punishment-to,
- throw-the-book-at,
- bring-to-book,
- crack-down-on,
- rap-knuckles,
- come-down-on,
- slap-someones-wrist,
- teach-a-lesson,
- come-down-on-like-a-ton-of-bricks,
- punish-severely
"punish" antonyms:
- pardon,
- excuse,
- exonerate,
- spare,
- aid,
- assist,
- award,
- benefit,
- boost,
- commend,
- compliment,
- guard,
- help,
- lose,
- praise,
- preserve,
- protect,
- reward,
- surrender