Answer: punishes

AnswerCrossword Clue
PUNISHESSpanks, perhaps
PUNISHESPenalizes
PUNISHESDisciplines
punishesInflict a penalty or sanction on someone for (such an offense)
punishesInflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense, esp. a transgression of a legal or moral code
punishesTreat (someone) in an unfairly harsh way
punishesPUNISH, to impose a penalty for wrongdoing
punishesSubject (someone or something) to severe and debilitating treatment