Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe punishments in American Thesaurus

carry (verb)

if a crime carries a particular punishment, that is the punishment people will receive for committing it

disciplinary (adjective)

connected with the punishment of people who do not obey rules

exemplary (adjective)

formal an exemplary punishment is extremely severe, so that other people will be afraid to commit a similar crime

just (adjective)

a just reward or punishment is one that is deserved

lenient (adjective)

used about the punishment itself

light (adjective)

a light punishment is not very severe

mild (adjective)

a mild punishment or criticism is not very severe

penal (adjective)

relating to the punishment of criminals

penal (adjective)

used as a place for punishing criminals

sound (adjective)

a sound punishment is severe