Punishment and Rebuke

Punishment

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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Rebuke and punishment are semantically related In some cases you can use "Rebuke" instead a noun "Punishment".

Rebuke noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.

Usage example: delivered a stinging rebuke to the Congress, calling for an end to backstabbing and arguing

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Punishment and rebuke are semantically related in reprimand topic. Sometimes you can use "Punishment" instead a noun "Rebuke".

Nearby Words: rebuked, rebuking

physical	physical punishment	physical rebuke
mild	mild punishment	mild rebuke
harsh	harsh punishment	harsh rebuke
severe	severe punishment	severe rebuke
Other adjectives: serious, little, official, well-deserved.

Video Game Cruelty Punishment: If you attack and incapacitate one of your squadmates, this will usually earn you a harsh rebuke from the others, and if you continue with this behavior, they'll retaliate.

Source: Video Game / Star Wars: Republic Commando

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