Punish and Sanctify

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Punish verb - To inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime.

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Sanctify is an antonym for punish.

Sanctify verb - To make holy through prayers or ritual.

Usage example: sanctify the bread for Communion

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Punish is an antonym for sanctify.

Nearby Words: sanctified, sanctity, sanctifying

punish wicked

sanctify wicked

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