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Punish is a simple, character-targeted command. It does not work on objects and does not have content in VERB INFO.
Messaging
PUNISH <self>
1st:You beat yourself severely.
3rd: n/a; silent command
PUNISH <target>
1st:You beat Person severely.
2nd: Person beats you severely.
3rd: n/a; silent command