Synonyms of punishes

punishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of punish

as in penalizes

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose

if caught, the thief will be severely punished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penalizes
• fines
• criticizes
• chastises
• sentences
• corrects
• chastens
• castigates
• convicts
• condemns
• disciplines
• imposes
• assesses
• charges
• denounces
• reprimands
• levies
• mulcts
• damns
• rebukes
• docks
• reproves
• wreaks
• keelhauls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spares
• forfeits
• excuses
• pardons
• releases
• gets off
• exonerates
• absolves
• vindicates
• commutes
• acquits
• exculpates
• ransoms
• reprieves