punishment

Synonyms: abuse amercement beating castigation chastening chastisement comeuppance confiscation correction deprivation disciplinary action discipline forfeit forfeiture gallows hard work infliction just desserts lumps maltreatment mortification mulct ostracism pain penance proof punitive measures purgatory reparation retribution rod rough treatment sanction sequestration short shrift slave labor suffering torture trial unhappiness victimization what for

Antonyms: encouragement exoneration praise protection reward