Meaning of the German Word "Bestrafen"

bestrafen
punish

To make someone suffer because they have done something wrong.

Example Sentence

Der Lehrer musste den Schüler wegen Betrugs bestrafen.

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To punish someone for breaking a rule.

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Definition: To make someone suffer because they have done something wrong.

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