C2 Woordenlijst - Punishment

a sealed room or chamber where poisonous gas is introduced to execute condemned individuals, typically used as a method of capital punishment

gaskamer, gasexectieruimte

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

licha punishment

the practice of isolating a prisoner in a small, often windowless cell, with minimal human contact or environmental stimulation, as a form of punishment or for security reasons

eenmanscel, isolatie

a severe punishment for a serious crime that someone has committed

wraak, vergelding

a monetary amount paid to someone as compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused by someone else's wrongdoing, criminal behavior, or negligence

terugbetaling, schadevergoeding

the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

gevangenisdirecteur, bewaker

‌a person, especially an official, whose role or job is to kill convicted people as a means of punishment

beul

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

uitstel, gratie

the formal act of sending a person to a mental health facility, prison, or similar institution, often following legal proceedings

opsluitingsbevel, committal

a group of individuals, typically soldiers or law enforcement officers, designated to carry out a military or legal execution by firing bullets at a condemned person simultaneously

vuurpeloton, execution squad

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

wraak nemen, terechtkomen

to execute or punish someone by throwing stones at them

stenen, met stenen doden

to beat someone harshly using a rod or whip

gezellen, afranselen

to kill someone without legal approval

lynchen, zonder juridische goedkeuring doden

to cause severe damage or harm

verminken, schofferen

to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

incarcereren, gevangenhouden

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

verliezen, afstand doen van

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

in beslag nemen, confisqueren

a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head

guillotine