76 entries under penalize topic. ×

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lash(noun, verb, cut, beat, attack)
30
whip(noun, verb, beat, attack, hurt)
27
flog(verb, beat, attack, hurt, dismiss)
25
beat(verb, attack, hurt, dismiss, correct)
16
chastise(verb, beat, hurt, defeat, dismiss)
14
castigate(verb, cut, beat, attack, hurt)
14
punish(verb, beat, attack, correct, criticize)
10
switch(noun, verb, beat, hurt, dismiss)
9
discipline(verb, beat, hurt, dismiss, correct)
8
chasten(verb, beat, hurt, defeat, dismiss)
8
spank(verb, beat, hurt, defeat, dismiss)
7
afflict(verb, beat, correct, discipline, humble)
7
correct(verb, hurt, dismiss, criticize, harm)
6
batter(verb, beat, hurt, dismiss, correct)
4
harm(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, abuse)
3
cuff(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, abuse)
2
abuse(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
2
berate(verb, attack, correct, criticize, censure)
2
maltreat(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, abuse)
2
scold(verb, attack, correct, criticize, censure)
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