PUNISHES

8 letters 13 Scrabble points

Definition of PUNISHES

verb

  1. To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

    "If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

    Synonyms: castigate

  2. To treat harshly and unfairly.

    Synonyms: mistreat

  3. To handle or beat severely; to maul.

Related words: castigate mistreat

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P U N I S H E S
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points