C2 Level Wordlist - Punishment

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Punishment, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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gas chamber [noun]

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

Ex: Public outcry led to the abolition of the gas chamber as a form of capital punishment in many jurisdictions .

corporal punishment [noun]

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

Ex: Some parents believe that corporal punishment is necessary to instill discipline and respect in their children .

solitary confinement [noun]

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

Ex: The policy of solitary confinement is controversial , with critics arguing that it constitutes a form of cruel and unusual punishment .

retribution [noun]

punishment rightly inflicted for a wrongdoing

Ex: The rebels feared retribution from the empire .

restitution [noun]

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

Ex: He paid restitution for the damages caused in the accident .

warden [noun]

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

Ex: The warden faced challenges in managing overcrowding , leading to the exploration of alternative solutions to alleviate the strain on the prison system .

executioner [noun]

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

Ex: The executioner 's identity was often concealed to protect them from retaliation by the families of the condemned .

reprieve [noun]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

Ex: In the face of mounting public outcry , the judge decided to provide a reprieve , reducing the harshness of the initial sentence .

committal [noun]

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

Ex: The mental health professional recommended the committal of the patient to a psychiatric hospital due to concerns about their well-being .

firing squad [noun]

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

Ex: The condemned prisoner faced a firing squad , standing before a line of armed soldiers awaiting the execution command .

to stone [verb]

to execute or punish someone by throwing stones at them

Ex: The elders decided to stone the accused thief as a public deterrent against criminal activities in the village .

to flog [verb]

to beat someone harshly using a rod or whip

Ex: The cruel overseer threatened to flog the disobedient slaves .

to lynch [verb]

to kill someone without legal approval

Ex: The vigilante group sought to lynch those they deemed responsible for the crime .

to incarcerate [verb]

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

Ex: The court 's decision to incarcerate the embezzler was based on the severity of the financial fraud .

to forfeit [verb]

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

Ex: Companies involved in environmental violations may forfeit their licenses to operate .

to confiscate [verb]

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

Ex: If students violate school rules , teachers may confiscate unauthorized items .

guillotine [noun]

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

Ex: In the 18th century , the guillotine replaced other execution methods in some European countries due to its perceived humanity .

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