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punishment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
  • He is serving five years in prison as punishment for his crime.
Synonyms of punishment

castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, wrath
Words Related to punishment

reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance

assessment, charge, fine, mulct

example, sentence

confinement, imprisonment, incarceration

condemnation, damnation, denouncement

censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof
Near Antonyms of punishment

amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity

release

commutation, reprieve

absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment

condonation, disregard, overlooking

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