| condemn |
to order punishment to be given to; sentence or convict. [1/3 definitions] |
| correction |
punishment in order to improve. [1/3 definitions] |
| 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] |
| 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. |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| sanction |
something to make sure that a law is obeyed; a punishment for not obeying a law. [1/5 definitions] |
| sentence |
a punishment for a particular crime decided and declared in a court of law. [1/3 definitions] |
| spank1 |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
| spoil |
to harm the character of by giving too much freedom, too much money, or not enough punishment. [1/4 definitions] |