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Punish with Meaning in English

expression

ˈpənɪʃ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
PUH-nish with, PUH-nish with, puh-nish with, puh-nish with
pˈʌnɪʃ/ /wˈɪð
PUH-nish with

Definición

To cause someone to suffer a consequence using a particular method or thing, for example, punishing someone with extra homework or a fine.

Uso & Matices

Always followed by what is used to punish ('punish with a fine', 'punish with detention'). Often formal, used in reports or rules. Don't confuse with 'punish for', which explains the reason, not the method.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The teacher punished with extra homework.

basic

He was punished with a fine for speeding.

basic

Students were punished with detention for being late.

basic

He was punished with community service instead of jail time.

natural

Is it fair to punish with silence when someone makes a mistake?

natural

The company was punished with heavy taxes after the investigation.

natural