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"Punished" is a form of "punish", a transitive verb which is often translated as "castigar". Learn more about "punish" below.
punish(
puh
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nihsh
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. castigar
They're going to punish him for a crime he didn't commit.Lo van a castigar por un crimen que no cometió.
b. sancionar (a company)
The government can't punish companies for practices that are technically legal.El gobierno no puede sancionar a empresas por prácticas que son técnicamente legales.
a. castigar
When you lift something heavy, bend your knees so you don't punish your back.Al levantar algo pesado, flexiona las rodillas para no castigar la espalda.
