punishment

Definitions

The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.

The act of treating someone roughly or harshly, often as a consequence of their actions.

Examples

The judge decided that a fine was a fair punishment for the minor offense.

He accepted his punishment without complaint, knowing he had broken the rules.

Many people believe that community service is a more effective punishment than a prison sentence.

Synonyms

penalty sanction discipline retribution chastisement correction sentence

Antonyms

reward pardon forgiveness absolution remission amnesty acquitment