Synonyms of punishments

punishments

noun

plural of punishment

as in penalties

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 & Similar Words

• penalties
• wraths
• sentences
• chastisements
• corrections
• disciplines
• castigations
• deserts
• retributions
• condemnations
• fines
• comeuppances
• reprimands
• reprisals
• nemeses
• retaliations
• revenges
• vengeances
• assessments
• criticisms
• examples
• imprisonments
• charges
• mulcts
• incarcerations
• censures
• confinements
• denouncements
• reproofs
• rebukes
• damnations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardons
• indemnities
• exemptions
• amnesties
• paroles
• immunities
• vindications
• acquittals
• exonerations
• releases
• commutations
• exculpations
• reprieves
• remissions
• impunities
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of punishments

Protecting Black Girls Requires Clear Perspective The 85-page GAO study found that during the 2017-2018 school year, Black girls received nearly half the punishments, despite representing just 15% of girls attending public schools. —Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024

The report also states that social media use could increase sensitivity to social rewards and punishments. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024

Playing in and attending sports events is a privilege and sports and the sporting environment cannot continue to thrive without education, strong punishments, and serious change. —Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

Her cruel punishments, borne out of stubborn adherence to misguided religious fundamentalism, are the cause of all the movie's pain. —Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024