History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
punish

to cause (a person) to suffer for doing wrong

penalize for wrongdoing

recriminate

blame, denounce

blame, denounce

suppress

to put an end to the activity or existence of (a revolt etc); to prevent (something) from being known or seen

restrain, hold in check

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