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Meaning of telish | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

/ˈtɛlɪʃ/

Definitions

Punish (an innocent person) for the sake of deterrence; subject (a person) to telishment.

Examples

“How is one to limit the risks involved in allowing such systematic deception? How is one to avoid giving anything short of complete discretion to the authorities to telish anyone they like?”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

telished telishes telishing tell tell a story tell against