punishment (Meaning)

Wordnet

punishment (n)

the act of punishing

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Severe, rough, or disastrous treatment.

Time-out is a common form of punishment used by parents to discipline young children.
In many cultures, corporal punishment, such as spanking, is considered acceptable for correcting misbehavior.
The judge handed down a harsh punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing him to life in prison.
The punishment for stealing from the store may include fines, community service, or even jail time.
In schools, detention is a commonly used punishment for students who break the rules.
The teacher decided to administer a punishment to the entire class for their disruptive behavior.
The law specifies severe punishments for those found guilty of committing acts of terrorism.
The principal implemented a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, with expulsion as the potential punishment.
In some cultures, public shaming is used as a form of punishment for individuals who violate societal norms.
Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm rather than inflicting punishment on offenders.

the act of punishingSevere, rough, or disastrous treatment.

penalty, wrath, chastisement, comeuppance, reprimand,sentence, castigation, correction, revenge, retaliation

impunity, indemnity, immunity, exemption,parole, amnesty, vindication, pardon, parole, impunity

Time-out is a common form of punishment used by parents to discipline young children.

In many cultures, corporal punishment, such as spanking, is considered acceptable for correcting misbehavior.

The judge handed down a harsh punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing him to life in prison.

The punishment for stealing from the store may include fines, community service, or even jail time.