Etymology:
Meaning:
Punish means to subject (someone) to a penalty or retribution for an offense or fault. It implies inflicting pain, suffering, or deprivation to deter future misconduct or to make amends for a wrong.
Origin:
The Latin word punire is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root pou̯néh₂ti, which means "to avenge." This root is also seen in other Indo-European languages, such as:
The original sense of punishment was "to cleanse or purify" from wrongdoing. Over time, it came to be associated with the infliction of pain or suffering as a form of retribution or deterrence.
In English, the word "punish" first appeared in the 13th century. It was borrowed from Old French punir, which was derived from the Latin punire.
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