Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with punishment in American Collocation
punishment
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
severe
Punishments were very severe for protesters.
suitable
There needs to be appropriate punishment for such a terrible crime.
fair
She asked that she should be sent to prison as a just punishment for her wickedness.
continuing for ever
He thinks she deserves eternal punishment for what she did.
worst
The worst punishment we can give someone in this country is to sentence them to life imprisonment.
give someone punishment
The judge imposed the maximum punishment of three months’ imprisonment.
accept punishment
He should just shut up and take his punishment like a man.
receive punishment
Youngsters will still need to face punishment whether it is a fine, caution, or work in the community.
avoid punishment
Members of privileged groups often escape punishment.
deserve punishment
She knows she deserved punishment but argues that the sentence was too hard.
state what punishment should be given
The law prescribes harsh punishments for those convicted of such activities.