punishing
verb(pun-ish)
to impose a penalty on for a fault, offense, or violation
punishing
verb(pun-ish)
to inflict a penalty for the commission of (an offense) in retribution or retaliation
punishing
verb(pun-ish)
to deal with roughly or harshly
punishing
adjective(pun-ish)
acting or serving to punish oneself