punish

B1
UK /ˈpʌnɪʃ/US /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

Meaning

verb
to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
punish somebody, Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished.

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punish somebody, Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished.

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