Basic Details
Word: Punish
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.
Synonyms: Discipline, penalise, chastise
Antonyms: Reward, forgive, pardon
Idioms and Phrases
- Pay the price: To face the consequences of a decision. Example: "If you break the rules, you'll have to pay the price."
- Spare the rod and spoil the child: Suggests that without discipline, a child will not learn. Example: "Her parents believed in discipline; they thought spare the rod and spoil the child."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher decided to punish the students who were late by giving them extra chores.
Example 2: It is not fair to punish someone for a mistake they did not make.
Example 3: Sometimes, we have to punish ourselves by working hard to learn from our mistakes.
Fun Fact
The word "punish" comes from the Latin word "punire," which means "to inflict a penalty." It has been used in English since the late 14th century to indicate the action of enforcing consequences for wrongdoing.
Famous Quote
"The punishment should fit the crime." - Socrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "punish" mean?
a) To reward someone
b) To make someone suffer for doing wrong
c) To help a friend
d) To celebrate success
Answer: b) To make someone suffer for doing wrong
2. Which of these is a synonym of "punish"?
a) Ignore
b) Reward
c) Discipline
d) Cheer
Answer: c) Discipline
3. What is the opposite of "punish"?
a) Chastise
b) Forgive
c) Penalise
d) Discipline
Answer: b) Forgive
4. Which sentence uses "punish" correctly?
a) They punish their garden to make it grow.
b) The judge decided to punish the thief with a fine.
c) She punishes her dog with treats.
d) The sun punishes the earth with warmth.
Answer: b) The judge decided to punish the thief with a fine.
5. Which idiom relates to the idea of consequences?
a) Cold as ice
b) Pay the price
c) As clear as day
d) All bark and no bite
Answer: b) Pay the price
