French English Dictionary

punir in English:

1. punning

English word "punir"(punning) occurs in sets:

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2. to punish

He wanted to punish her for all she had done to him.

English word "punir"(to punish) occurs in sets:

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Law and crime - Loi et crime
character and behaviour

3. chastise

The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer's order.

Among some who have read Blackstone and more who have not an opinion prevails that a husband may chastise his wife provided the weapon be not thicker than his little finger.

English word "punir"(chastise) occurs in sets:

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