Syn. -- To chastise; castigate; scourge; whip; lash; correct;
discipline. See Chasten.
Pun"ish*a*ble (?), a. [Cf. F. punissable.] Deserving of, or liable to,
punishment; capable of being punished by law or right; -- said of
person or offenses.
That time was, when to be a Protestant, to be a Christian, was by
law as punishable as to be a traitor.
Milton.
-- Pun"ish*a*ble*ness, n.
Pun"ish*er (?), n. One who inflicts punishment.
Pun"ish*ment (?), n. 1. The act of punishing.
2. Any pain, suffering, or loss inflicted on a person because of a
crime or offense.