punishment
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Sense: Noun: act of punishing
Synonyms:
correction Collocations, discipline Collocations, reproof, penalization, penalisation , retribution, castigation, chastisement, chastening, disciplinary action, just deserts, what is due, what for , what's coming to you
Antonyms:
freedom Collocations, exoneration, release Collocations, let off, acquittal, absolution, award Collocations, reward Collocations, indulgence, praise Collocations, flattery, encouragement Collocations, a pat on the back, immunity, leniency, mercy Collocations, pardon Collocations
Sense: Noun: penalty
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Sense: Noun: harsh physical treatment
Synonyms:
beating Collocations, whipping, spanking Collocations, smacking, thrashing, flogging, lashing, torture, abuse Collocations, physical abuse, mortification, harsh treatment, ill treatment
Sense: Noun: harsh words
Synonyms:
abuse Collocations, verbal abuse, criticism Collocations, scolding, rebuke Collocations, tongue-lashing , reprimand, telling-off , dressing-down , ticking-off