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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.
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