castigation

noun

Definition of castigationnext
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

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  1. punishment
  2. wrath
  3. penalty
Noun
  • If convicted, the punishment is life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Similar constitutional amendments have been adopted in recent years in states including Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont, removing exceptions that allowed slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of punishment
Noun
  • Laura Donnelly is phenomenal as the older Helen, who is moved by a hardened, ancient wrath.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Although Blasphemous Edict won’t be able to clear the board against the most extreme go-wide decks (where wraths are often the most needed), being a sacrifice effect gets around annoying protection like Indestructible.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • Plus, Cory has the time penalty next week, increasing his odds of entering the ring.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Filion faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each charge, federal prosecutors said.
    Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of penalty
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