Synonyms of chastisement

chastisement

noun

as in punishment

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

missing the field trip should be sufficient chastisement for the schoolyard fight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishment
• wrath
• penalty
• castigation
• correction
• comeuppance
• discipline
• sentence
• condemnation
• retribution
• nemesis
• retaliation
• reprimand
• vengeance
• desert(s)
• revenge
• reprisal
• assessment
• criticism
• fine
• example
• imprisonment
• censure
• damnation
• rebuke
• reproof
• confinement
• incarceration
• denouncement
• mulct
• charge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• indemnity
• parole
• vindication
• amnesty
• acquittal
• exemption
• immunity
• exoneration
• impunity
• release
• exculpation
• forgiveness
• remission
• reprieve
• absolution
• commutation
• disregard
• condonation
• remitment
• overlooking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chastisement

Case appealed, headed to Idaho Supreme Court Neither side was fully satisfied by the decision — or appeared to take Scott’s chastisement to heart. — Rose Evans updated December 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025

Frail, undernourished, lacking sufficient clothing, and shoeless, Kammo is overburdened by chores and in constant fear of chastisement. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025