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.
1. penalizing
2. correction
3. beating
The noun "punishment" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 5 letters, 6 synonyms with 6 letters, 7 synonyms with 7 letters, 8 synonyms with 8 letters, 9 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, 5 synonyms with 11 letters, 4 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, and 1 synonym with 15 letters, for a total of 48 synonyms for punishment.
The punishment was too harsh.
They deserved their fair punishment.
Punishment must fit the crime.
He feared the impending punishment.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Childish | Mature, sophisticated | Childlike, youthful |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Uniform | Changeable, variable, varied, different | Constant, consistent |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Stylish | Unfashionable, dowdy | Fashionable, modish |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Dimension | Flatness, monodimensionality | Proportions, measurements |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Foolish | Sensible, wise | Stupid, silly |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Mentor | Student, mentee | Adviser, guide |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Insufficient | Sufficient, adequate | Inadequate, not enough |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Decent | Disobliging, dishonest | Satisfactory, reasonable |
| Recommendation | Advisory, disapproval | Advice, counsel |
| Unimportant | Important, significant | Insignificant, inconsequential |
| Ancient | Recent, contemporary | Of long ago, earliest |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Magnificent | Uninspiring, modest, tawdry, cheap | Splendid, spectacular |
| Essentially | Superficially, insignificantly | Fundamentally, basically |
| Talent | Inability, clumsiness | Flair, aptitude |
| Government | Anarchy, lawlessness | Administration, executive |
| Permanent | Temporary, fleeting, ephemeral | Lasting, enduring |
| Accomplished | Unaccomplished, unsuccessful | Expert, skilled |
| Equipment | Disposal, abandonment | Apparatus, paraphernalia |
| Recent | Old, former | New, the latest |
| Venture | Retreat, withdraw | Travel, journey |
| Pertinent | Irrelevant, inappropriate | Relevant, to the point |
| Judgement | Indecision, ignorance | Discernment, acumen |