English Dictionary

The act of punishing.
Source : opted (122893)  - auto

Any pain, suffering, or loss inflicted on a person because of a crime or offense.
Source : opted (122894)  - auto

A penalty inflicted by a court of justice on a convicted offender as a just retribution, and incidentally for the purposes of reformation and prevention.
Source : opted (122895)  - auto

Severe, rough, or disastrous treatment.
Source : opted (180542)  - auto