Słownictwo do IELTS Academic (Wynik 8-9) - Punishment

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gas chamber

[Rzeczownik]

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

komora gazowa, komora z trującym gazem

Ex: In some historical instances, the gas chamber was employed as a means of carrying out the death penalty for certain heinous crimes.

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to stone

[Czasownik]

to execute or punish someone by throwing stones at them

kamienować, ukamienować

Ex: In some ancient societies, individuals found guilty of serious crimes were stoned to death as a brutal form of punishment.

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to mutilate

[Czasownik]

to cause severe damage or harm

okaleczyć, zniekształcić

Ex: The accident mutilated his arm, leaving lasting scars.

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to incarcerate

[Czasownik]

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

uwięzić, osadzić w więzieniu

Ex: After the trial, he was promptly incarcerated in a high-security prison.

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to forfeit

[Czasownik]

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

utracić, skonfiskować

Ex: Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties.

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to retaliate

[Czasownik]

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

odpłacać, mścić się

Ex: When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury.

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to flog

[Czasownik]

to beat someone harshly using a rod or whip

biczować, chłostać

Ex: The oppressive regime would flog dissenters in public as a warning.

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corporal punishment

[Rzeczownik]

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

kara cielesna, kara fizyczna

Ex: Corporal punishment, such as spanking or paddling, is a controversial method of disciplining children.

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solitary confinement

[Rzeczownik]

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

izolacja więzienna, samotność

Ex: The inmate's disruptive behavior led to a disciplinary measure, resulting in a period of solitary confinement to maintain order in the prison.

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guillotine

[Rzeczownik]

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

gilotyna

Ex: During the French Revolution, the guillotine became a symbol of radical political change as it was employed for public executions.

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retribution

[Rzeczownik]

punishment rightly inflicted for a wrongdoing

odwet, kara

Ex: The murderer faced retribution for his brutal acts.

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restitution

[Rzeczownik]

a sum of money paid to compensate for loss, damage, or injury

odszkodowanie, rekompensata

Ex: Insurance settled the claim by issuing a $10,000 restitution payment for losses in the house fire.

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warden

[Rzeczownik]

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

dyrektor więzienia, nadzorca

Ex: The warden implemented new security measures to address recent concerns about inmate safety within the prison.

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committal

[Rzeczownik]

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

zobowiązanie, umieszczenie

Ex: The judge issued a committal order, directing the transfer of the defendant to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation.

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detention

[Rzeczownik]

a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

kara, zatrzymanie

Ex: He was assigned detention for being late to class three times in a row.

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firing squad

[Rzeczownik]

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

oddział egzekucyjny, pluton egzekucyjny

Ex: Historical accounts reveal that firing squads were a common method of execution during wartime for individuals convicted of serious offenses.

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to parole

[Czasownik]

to release a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, subject to certain conditions and under the supervision of a parole officer

zwolnić warunkowo

Ex: The parole board decided to parole the inmate early based on their good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs.

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to lynch

[Czasownik]

to kill someone without legal approval

linczować, zabić bez sądu

Ex: The angry mob decided to lynch the accused without waiting for a trial.

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to confiscate

[Czasownik]

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

skonfiskować, zająć

Ex: The customs officer may confiscate prohibited items at the border.

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reprieve

[Rzeczownik]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

wytchnienie, odroczenie

Ex: The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence.

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executioner

[Rzeczownik]

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

kat, egzekutor

Ex: The executioner carried out the sentence handed down by the court, performing the act of capital punishment.

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Słownictwo do IELTS Academic (Wynik 8-9)
Computer	History	Religion	Kultura i Zwyczaj
Language	Arts	Music	Film i Teatr
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Choroba i Objawy	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics

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