“Punish” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “punish” in a sentence. How to connect “punish” with other words to make correct English sentences.

punish (v): to cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc.

Use “punish” in a sentence

Are you being punished?
He deserves to be punished.
She was punished for lying.
You will be severely punished if you break the law.
I will punish him severely.

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