punish [ˈpʌnɪʃ]
punish
punish(
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nihsh
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to penalize)
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.
2. (to treat harshly)
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.
punishtransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. castigar
to punish somebody for doing somethingcastigar a alguien por hacer algo
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