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Synonyms of punition

11 similar words

Another word for punition is punishment. Other synonyms of punition are sanction, castigation, discipline, censure and correction.

Synonyms and similar words for punition

nounPunishment.

  • punishmentThe act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in...
  • sanctionA penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several...
  • castigationCorrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.
  • disciplineA punishment to train or maintain control.
  • censureA judicial or ecclesiastical sentence or reprimand; condemnatory judgment.
  • correctionPunishment that is intended to rehabilitate an offender.
  • penaltyA punishment for violating rules of procedure.
  • sentence
  • chasteningThe act by which somebody is chastened.
  • chastisementThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
  • gruelPunishment.

Meaning of punition

  1. noun Punishment.

Full definition of punition

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Questions about synonyms of punition

What is another word for punition?
Punition has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as punishment, sanction, castigation, discipline, censure, correction, penalty and sentence.
What does punition mean?
Punition means punishment.

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