Punishment synonyms

Battering, chastising, comeuppance, abuse, and bashing are all synonyms for punishment. Reward and mercy are antonyms of punishment. And here are 52 another word for punishment.

Another word for punishment

1. penalizing

Chastising, damnation, disciplining, penalizing, punishing, retribution, and chastisement are all synonyms for punishment.

2. correction

Comeuppance, correction, discipline, jankers, judgement, justice, medicine, one's just deserts, penalty, penance, requital, retribution, reward, sanction, sentence, the price, the rap, vengeance, and chastisement are all another word for punishment.

3. beating

Abuse, bashing, battering, beating, belting, buffeting, damage, drubbing, hammering, hiding, ill treatment, ill use, injury, maltreatment, manhandling, mishandling, mistreatment, pounding, pummelling, rough handling, roughing up, thrashing, thumping, walloping, and harm are all synonyms for punishment.

Punishment synonym statistics

Punishment synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 5, 13, and 15 letters and 6 synonyms with 6, and 10 letters. 7 synonyms with 7 letters and 8 synonyms with 8 letters.

9 synonyms with 9 letters and 5 synonyms with 11 letters. 4 synonyms with 12 letters. For a total of 48 another word for punishment.

Punishment sentences

The punishment was too harsh.

They deserved their fair punishment.

Punishment must fit the crime.

He feared the impending punishment.

Related Words for punishment

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    • Synonyms: Enablement, authority
    • Opposites: disempowerment, oppression
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Ambivalent
    • Synonyms: equivocal, uncertain
    • Opposites: unequivocal, certain
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Segment
    • Synonyms: piece, part
    • Opposites: whole, amalgamate
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Accident
    • Synonyms: mishap, misfortune
    • Opposites: intentionally, plan
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Aforementioned
    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Consent
    • Synonyms: agreement, assent
    • Opposites: dissent, forbid
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Unite
    • Synonyms: unite, bring together
    • Opposites: divide, separate, split
    • Part of speech: verb
  9. United
    • Synonyms: unified, integrated
    • Opposites: divided, separated, different, disagreeing, differing
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Eloquent
    • Synonyms: persuasive, expressive
    • Opposites: inarticulate, tongue-tied
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Finish
    • Synonyms: complete, end
    • Opposites: start, leave, unfinished, unfinished, incomplete
    • Part of speech: verb
  12. Finished
    • Synonyms: Completed, done
    • Opposites: unfinished, ongoing
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Payment
    • Synonyms: remittance, remission
    • Opposites: refund, reimbursement
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Retention
    • Synonyms: Preservation, maintenance
    • Opposites: loss, forgetfulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Replacement
    • Synonyms: Substitute, alternative
    • Opposites: original, substitution
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Sinister
    • Synonyms: menacing, threatening
    • Opposites: benevolent, kind
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Assignment
    • Synonyms: task, piece of work
    • Opposites: free time, leisure
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Accomplishment
    • Synonyms: achievement, act
    • Opposites: failure, setback
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Childish
    • Synonyms: childlike, youthful
    • Opposites: mature, sophisticated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Resentment
    • Synonyms: bitterness, indignation
    • Opposites: contentment, happiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Attentive
    • Synonyms: alert, awake
    • Opposites: inattentive, inconsiderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Uniform
    • Synonyms: constant, consistent
    • Opposites: changeable, variable, varied, different
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Center
    • Synonyms: Middle, core
    • Opposites: edge, outskirts
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Stylish
    • Synonyms: fashionable, modish
    • Opposites: unfashionable, dowdy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Development
    • Synonyms: evolution, growth
    • Opposites: decline, stagnation
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Central
    • Synonyms: middle, centre
    • Opposites: side, extreme, outer
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. At present
    • Synonyms: at the moment, just now
    • Opposites: in the past, in the future
    • Part of speech: adverb
  30. Present
    • Synonyms: in attendance, attending
    • Opposites: past, future, absent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Dimension
    • Synonyms: proportions, measurements
    • Opposites: flatness, monodimensionality
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Enter
    • Synonyms: go in/into, come in/into
    • Opposites: leave, scratch
    • Part of speech: verb
  33. Foolish
    • Synonyms: stupid, silly
    • Opposites: sensible, wise
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Compliment
    • Synonyms: flattering remark, tribute
    • Opposites: insult, criticism
    • Part of speech: noun
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    • Synonyms: unconventional, uncommon
    • Opposites: ordinary, conventional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Student
    • Synonyms: undergraduate, postgraduate
    • Opposites: teacher, instructor
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Transparent
    • Synonyms: see-through, clear
    • Opposites: obscure, ambiguous
    • Part of speech: adjective
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    • Synonyms: smug, self-satisfied
    • Opposites: dissatisfied, humble
    • Part of speech: adjective
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    • Synonyms: logical, reasoned
    • Opposites: incoherent, muddled
    • Part of speech: adjective
  40. Extent
    • Synonyms: area, size
    • Opposites: limitation, restriction
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Entity
    • Synonyms: organization, institution
    • Opposites: nonentity, non-existence
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Relentless
    • Synonyms: persistent, continuing
    • Opposites: short-lived, irresolute, intermittent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Prudent
    • Synonyms: wise, well judged
    • Opposites: unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Entitle
    • Synonyms: qualify, make eligible
    • Opposites: deny, restrict
    • Part of speech: verb
  45. Document
    • Synonyms: official paper, legal paper
    • Opposites: erase, delete
    • Part of speech: verb
  46. Indifferent
    • Synonyms: unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards
    • Opposites: heedful, caring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Silent
    • Synonyms: completely quiet, still
    • Opposites: audible, noisy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Incentive
    • Synonyms: inducement, motivation
    • Opposites: deterrent, disincentive
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Mentor
    • Synonyms: adviser, guide
    • Opposites: student, mentee
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Entertainment
    • Synonyms: amusement, pleasure
    • Opposites: boredom, drudgery
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Excellent
    • Synonyms: very good, superb
    • Opposites: poor, inferior
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Insufficient
    • Synonyms: inadequate, not enough
    • Opposites: sufficient, adequate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Representative
    • Synonyms: typical, prototypical
    • Opposites: atypical, unrepresentative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Decent
    • Synonyms: satisfactory, reasonable
    • Opposites: disobliging, dishonest
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Recommendation
    • Synonyms: advice, counsel
    • Opposites: advisory, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun