# punishes

Pronunciation: say "PUN-ish-iz" /ˈpʌnɪʃɪz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of punish. — third-person singular simple present indicative of punish
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of punish. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The court punishes repeat offenders more harshly than first-time defendants._
   - _She rarely punishes her children for small accidents._

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