aifir — meaning in English

English meaning

• punish verb To make someone suffer a penalty for wrongdoing or misconduct.
• rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
• reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.

Senses

aifir is used for these senses in English:

• punish (transitive) To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).
• rebuke (of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.
• reproach (transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).

punish — full definition

1. verb To make someone suffer a penalty for wrongdoing or misconduct.
2. verb To treat something harshly or subject it to a lot of strain.

rebuke — full definition

1. noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
2. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for something they did wrong.

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