Synonyms and antonyms of General words for punishment in British Thesaurus

punishment (noun)

the process of punishing someone, or of being punished

retribution (noun)

punishment that someone deserves because they have done something very bad

lesson (noun)

a punishment or bad experience that teaches you something

judgment (noun)

something unpleasant that happens and is believed to be a punishment from God

penalty (noun)

a punishment for breaking a rule or law

reprisal (noun)

something unpleasant that is done to punish an enemy or opponent because of something bad that they have done to you

comeuppance (noun)

informal punishment that someone deserves for having done something wrong or unfair

leniency (noun)

a punishment that is not as severe as it could be

a slap on the wrist ()

a punishment that is less severe than is expected or usual

penalty (noun)

a punishment for breaking a rule in a game, sport, or activity

hammering (noun)

informal punishment, rough treatment, or criticism

payment (noun)

something that happens to you, as a reward or punishment for something that you have done

penalty (noun)

something bad that happens to you because of your behaviour or position in society

punishment (noun)

a way in which someone is punished

sentencing (noun)

the system for punishing people who have been found guilty in a court of law

sentencing (noun)

an occasion when someone who has been found guilty in a court of law is told what their punishment will be

the wages of sin ()

punishment for doing something bad