Despite the endless revisions, the editors proved to be gluttons for punishment and kept insisting on further edits.

The committee debated whether mirror punishments were an effective deterrent or simply escalated the conflict.

Human rights organizations condemned the government's collective punishments as a violation of international law.

When the king learns of treason, he punisheth the conspirators without mercy.

If thou punishest the guilty, remember mercy as well, for vengeance breeds more sorrow.

The punishee accepted the tribunal's verdict with quiet resignation.

The punishees appealed the verdict, arguing that the penalties were disproportionate.