Punishment

//ˈpʌnɪʃmənt//

"Punishment" in a Sentence (15 examples)

I am against using death as a punishment. I am also against using it as a reward.

An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment.

The child who was caught stealing apples bravely faced the music in accepting his punishment.

Isn't that the most humane punishment for criminals?

Was it necessary to inflict such a punishment on him?

Anyone who breaks this rule is liable to severe punishment.

The punishment should be in proportion to the crime.

I will abolish capital punishment.

Shizuko cheated in an examination and received an appropriate punishment.

It is not right to put a man to death for punishment.

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The naughty children were given a punishment by their teachers.

a light punishment

a harsh punishment

But officials here maintain that their methods do make a difference, and they follow it up with post-release programs. The aim of Bastoy is not to punish or seek revenge, Nilsen said. The only punishment is to take away the prisoner’s right to be a free member of society.

a vehicle that can take a lot of punishment

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