plural of mirror punishment

plural of collective punishment

A form of punishment that reflects the nature of the transgression that it punishes.

(set phrase, possibly dated) One who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity.

plural of brute for punishment

Synonym of collective punishment

A form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body.

The practice of putting a person to death as a punishment for a crime.

(idiomatic) One who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

The act of punishing oneself.