Punishes

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  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of punish.
  • Word Usage
    "The basic charges are based upon the federal aiding and abetting statute, 18 U.S.C. 2, which by its terms punishes as a principal not only those who "aid" or "abet" a crime, but also those who "counsel" or "induce" a crime."
    Antonym
    absolve    reward    excuse   
    Verb Form
    punished    punishes    punishing   
    Hyponym
    revenge    victimize    execute    retaliate    avenge    victimise    put to death    correct    scourge    amerce   
    Form
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    correct    scourge    chastise    lash    chasten    discipline    whip    castigate    pommel    lesson   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    react    pre-adolescent    lustiest    realest    snot-nosed    squally    tiddy    waddling    though    puniest