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punish meaning in Tamil

தண்டி taṇṭi

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish in Tamil: தண்டி (taṇṭi). In English, punish means to cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).

Tamil words for punish

to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct
தண்டி taṇṭi

English meaning of punish

  1. verb To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).
  2. verb To treat harshly and unfairly.
  3. verb To handle or beat severely; to maul.
  4. verb To consume a large quantity of.

Full definition of punish

punish in a sentence

  • If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person.

Synonyms of punish

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Questions about punish in Tamil

What is the meaning of punish in Tamil?
Punish in Tamil is தண்டி (taṇṭi).
punish என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Punish: தண்டி (taṇṭi).
What does punish mean in English?
Punish means to cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).

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