PUNISHMENT Synonyms
There are 29 synonyms of the word
punishment.
(exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word punishment. (close relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word punishment. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PUNISHMENT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | castigation | nounn | ||||
| 2 | penalty | nounn | ||||
| 3 | censure | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | chastening | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 5 | chastisement | nounn | ||||
| 6 | comeuppance | nounn | ||||
| 7 | consequence | nounn | ||||
| 8 | correction | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | discipline | nounn | ||||
| 10 | doom | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | fine | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 12 | forfeit | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | handicap | nounn | ||||
| 14 | justice | nounn | ||||
| 15 | nemesis | nounn | ||||
| 16 | ordeal | nounn | ||||
| 17 | price | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | reprimand | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | retaliation | nounn | ||||
| 20 | retribution | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For PUNISHMENT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
punishment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
accountability
castigation
censure
chastisement
consequence
correction
deprivation
deterrent
discipline
fine
forfeiture
judgement
justice
penalty
reprimand
retaliation
retribution
sanction
sentence
Phrases (1)
social control
