punishment | Definition of punishment

Synonyms and Antonyms of punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

he is serving five years in prison as punishment for aggravated assault

Synonyms of punishment

castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, wrath

Words Related to punishment

reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance

assessment, charge, fine, mulct

example, sentence

confinement, imprisonment, incarceration

condemnation, damnation, denouncement

censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof

Near Antonyms of punishment

amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity

commutation, reprieve

absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment

condonation, disregard, overlooking