Meaning of the German Word "Bestrafen"

bestrafen
penalize

To punish someone for breaking a rule.

Example Sentence

Der Schiedsrichter wird jeden Spieler bestrafen, der die Regeln bricht.

Other Meanings of This Word

To make someone suffer because they have done something wrong.

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Definition: To punish someone for breaking a rule.

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