Commutation and Punishment

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Commutation noun - A giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another.

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Punishment is an antonym for commutation.

Punishment noun - Suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense.

Usage example: he is serving five years in prison as punishment for aggravated assault

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Commutation is an antonym for punishment.

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Punishment and Commutation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/commutation/punishment

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