punish

Cezalandırmak

To impose a penalty or consequence on someone for wrongdoing or breaking a rule.

• The teacher punished the students for cheating on the test.
• They were punished with a fine for parking illegally.
• Parents should punish bad behavior consistently.
• International courts were established to punish individuals responsible for genocide and crimes against humanity.
• Some economists argue that high tariffs punish domestic consumers more than foreign producers.
• The regulatory body has authority to punish corporations that violate environmental protection standards.

Eş anlamlılar: penalize, discipline, chastise, sanction

Zıt anlamlılar: reward, praise, forgive, pardon

Hırpalamak, yıpratmak

To treat someone or something harshly or cause damage through severe use.

• The rocky terrain really punished our tires.
• The boxer punished his opponent in the final round.
• This old car has been punished by years of hard driving.

Eş anlamlılar: batter, wear out, abuse, exhaust

Zıt anlamlılar: protect, preserve, care for