Punish (verb)

1. To inflict a penalty or penalty on (someone) for an offence or crime.
2. To impose a penalty on (someone) as retribution for an offence or crime.
3. To inflict a penalty or penalty on (someone) as a deterrent to future offences or crimes.

Origin:

From latin punire, from poena ("penalty").

Examples:

1. He was punished for stealing the money.
2. The company was punished for breaking the law.
3. The punishment was severe for such a small crime.
4. The judge decided to punish him with a fine.
5. The punishment should fit the crime.