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verb

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1. To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

   Example: If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person.

   Synonyms:castigate

2. To treat harshly and unfairly.

   Synonyms:mistreat

3. To handle or beat severely; to maul.

4. To consume a large quantity of.