What is another word for punishment? | Punishment Synonyms - WordHippo Thesaurus (2024)

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract

“It was unlikely that he would escape punishment for his provable crimes.”

The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense

“Do the crime and punishment by the justice system will more than likely follow.”

A monetary or financial penalty for breaking a law, rule, or contract

“Furthermore, the French imposed a heavy tax as a financial punishment of all southern villages in the amount of 100,000 golden pounds.”

Rough treatment or handling

“The walls of the little cottage would absorb severe punishment in the tempestuous conditions.”

The abuse or mistreatment of someone or something

“This machine was not designed to take the sort of punishment it has been subjected to.”

Revenge exacted for an insult, injury, or other wrong

A heavy burden of responsibility or obligation

Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of one's background or beliefs

A disaster or difficulty regarded as a divine punishment

Severe criticism or treatment

The act of inflicting or something inflicted

(religion) A state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinner passes after death

Great embarrassment and shame

The carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death

A prison sentence

See Also

What is the opposite of punishment?
Sentences with the word punishment
Words that rhyme with punishment
What is the plural of punishment?
What is the adverb for punishment?
What is the adjective for punishment?
What is the noun for punishment?
Translations for punishment
Use our Synonym Finder

Nearby Words

10-letter Words Starting With

Find Synonyms