give the works
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Synonyms for give the works
verb penalize for wrongdoing- abuse
- chastise
- correct
- crack down on
- discipline
- dismiss
- execute
- expel
- fine
- harm
- hurt
- incarcerate
- sentence
- batter
- beat
- blacklist
- castigate
- chasten
- cuff
- debar
- defrock
- exile
- flog
- immure
- injure
- lash
- lecture
- maltreat
- misuse
- oppress
- paddle
- reprove
- scourge
- spank
- switch
- train
- whip
- attend to
- beat up
- do in
- give a going over
- give the works
- knock about
- rap knuckles
- rough up
- slap wrist
- teach a lesson
- throw the book at
Antonyms for give the works
- aid
- assist
- benefit
- compliment
- help
- preserve
- welcome
- boost
- guard
- lose
- praise
- protect
- surrender
- award
- exonerate
- let go
- reward
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
punishes
verb. penalize for wrongdoing
- abuse
- attend to
- batter
- beat
- beat up
- blacklist
- castigate
- chasten
- chastise
- correct
- crack down on
- cuff
- debar
- defrock
- discipline
- dismiss
- do in
- execute
- exile
- expel
- fine
- flog
- give a going over
- give the works
- harm
- hurt
- immure
- incarcerate
- injure
- knock about
- lash
- lecture
- maltreat
- misuse
- oppress
- paddle
- rap knuckles
- reprove
- rough up
- scourge
- sentence
- slap wrist
- spank
- switch
- teach a lesson
- throw the book at
- train
- whip
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.