Punishment/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Oriented Focuses on suffering due to one's own actions, often with a moral lesson implied. The judge's sentence aimed to be a punishment fitting the crime. Pro Tip 2/3Behavior Correction Used to teach a lesson, hoping to prevent the bad behavior from happening again. Grounding her was a punishment meant to improve her study habits. Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies 'Punishment' can range from mild to severe depending on the action or behavior. His punishment of no TV for a week seemed lenient to his parents.