punish
How many syllables in punish?
There are 2 syllables in the word punish.How to pronounce punish:
Definition of punish:
- punish:
- The past tense of Punish is punished.
Synonyms for punish:
amerce
approximate
avenge
castigate
correct
discipline
estimate
execute
gauge
guess
judge
penalise
penalize
pillory
put to death
retaliate
revenge
sort out
tar-and-feather
victimise
victimize
Antonyms for punish:
accuse
acquit
adorn
aid
approve
assist
assuage
award
beautify
benefit
blame
bless
boost
build
calm
charge
cheer
comfort
commend
compliment
construct
create
cure
decorate
delight
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