Punish
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To impose a penalty or disciplinary sanction on someone as a consequence of an offence or wrongdoing.
“The court decided to punish the offender with a hefty fine and a period of community service.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
Syllables
pun·ish
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Wordle
Ends in ISH. Contains UNI cluster. A common word with the recognisable ISH ending.
Scrabble
PUNISH scores 11 points. H adds 4 points and the SH ending provides solid tile value.
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