Associations to the word «Punishment»

Wiktionary

PUNISHMENT, noun. The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
PUNISHMENT, noun. A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
PUNISHMENT, noun. A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution
PUNISHMENT, noun. (figuratively) Any treatment or experience so harsh it feels like being punished; rough handling

Dictionary definition

PUNISHMENT, noun. The act of punishing.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada