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English word punish comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) ποινή, and later Latin poena ((figurative) execution. Penalty. Punishment.)
ποινή (Ancient Greek)
poena (Latin)
(figurative) execution. Penalty. Punishment.
punire (Latin)
punir (Old French)
To punish.
punischen (Middle English)
punish (English)
(transitive) To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.. (transitive, figuratively) To treat harshly and unfairly.