chastisements

noun

plural of chastisement
as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense missing the field trip should be sufficient chastisement for the schoolyard fight

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  1. punishments
  2. penalties
Noun
  • Across the country, data shows Black students have been more likely to receive punishments that remove them from the classroom, such as suspensions, expulsions and transfers to alternative schools.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Across the country, data show Black students have been more likely to receive punishments that remove them from the classroom, such as suspensions, expulsions and transfers to alternative schools.
    — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of punishments
Noun
  • Those penalties significantly hampered an offense that failed to generate explosive plays.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Doing so can result in penalties, attorney fees and enforcement proceedings, according to the ordinance.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of penalties
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