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Punish

usgb/ˈpʌnɪʃ/Volume
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Justice Oriented

Used when someone deserves a penalty for breaking rules or laws.

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The school punished the student for cheating on the exam.
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Severity Spectrum

Can imply a range of severity from a mild penalty to harsh treatment.

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The company punished the employee with a warning.
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Legally Grounded

Often associated with formal punishment by authorities or institutions.

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The court punished the corrupt official with a heavy fine.
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