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punishes
[/ˈpʌnɪʃɪz/]
verb
castiga
1.
inflicts a penalty or consequence on someone for an offense or wrongdoing
The teacher punishes students who arrive late to class.
A professora castiga os alunos que chegam atrasados à aula.
2.
causes someone to suffer unfavorably or painfully
The intense workout punishes your muscles.
O treino intenso castiga seus músculos.
3.
treats harshly or with severity
The critic punishes mediocre performances in her reviews.
A crítica castiga performances medíocres em suas resenhas.
Synonyms
disciplines
penalizes
sanctions
chastises
corrects
Antonyms
rewards
praises
commends
excuses
forgives
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
castiga
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
castiga
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
castiga
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
castiga
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
punish the ball (sports)
punish oneself
crime and punishment
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