Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Symonds (b. 1556), Church of England clergyman and headmaster. From re- + punish. Compare post-classical Latin repunire to take vengeance on.
Definition of repunish in US English:
repunish
verbˌriːˈpʌnɪʃ
with objectTo punish again or in return.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Symonds (b. 1556), Church of England clergyman and headmaster. From re- + punish. Compare post-classical Latin repunire to take vengeance on.