| condemn |
to order punishment to be given to; sentence or convict. [1/3 definitions] |
| correction |
punishment in order to improve. [1/3 definitions] |
| deserve |
When you deserve something, it means that it is right that you should have this thing. If you deserve a good grade on your homework, it's because the work you have done is equal to that grade. If someone deserves a punishment, it means that the bad thing they have done is equal to that punishment. If someone doesn't deserve a punishment, it means that they didn't really do anything bad or what they did wasn't bad enough to be punished for. |
| detention |
the detaining of someone for a short time, either as punishment or until a trial can be held. |
| discipline |
punishment for the sake of training or changing behavior. [1/7 definitions] |
| example |
a punishment meant to serve as a warning to others. [1/4 definitions] |
| exile |
the condition of being sent away from one's country and not allowed to return as a punishment. [2/3 definitions] |
| fair1 |
If someone receives a fair punishment for doing something wrong, then the punishment was right. It was not too easy or too harsh. If something is being sold for a fair price, then the price is not too high or too low when you think about the value of the thing. [1/8 definitions] |
| fine2 |
a sum of money charged as a punishment for a crime or offense. [2 definitions] |
| justice |
deserved treatment, reward, or punishment. [1/4 definitions] |
| let off |
to release from punishment or something unpleasant; excuse. |
| mercy |
If a judge treats a prisoner with mercy, the judge does not punish the prisoner as much as he or she could. If a student does something very wrong and the school principal shows mercy to them, the principal gives them only a mild punishment, or they stop the punishment they are already giving. Mercy is a type of kindness or a kind way of treating someone. [1/3 definitions] |
| pardon |
an official act that frees a person from punishment for a crime. [2/4 definitions] |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. [1/2 definitions] |
| pay |
to experience revenge or punishment. [1/9 definitions] |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. [2 definitions] |
| punishment |
A punishment is a way of causing someone to feel bad for doing something wrong. |
| rap1 |
(slang) blame or punishment. [1/4 definitions] |
| revenge |
the act of giving punishment in payment for a wrong that has been done. [2/4 definitions] |
| rod |
a stick or switch used for punishment by whipping. [1/4 definitions] |