physically punish

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

to inflict bodily harm as a form of punishment

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Examples (10)

  • The ancient laws stated that criminals would be physically punished for their crimes.
  • Many societies have abandoned the practice of physically punishing children.
  • It is generally considered unacceptable to physically punish anyone in modern legal systems.
  • The historical accounts describe how prisoners were physically punished as a deterrent.
  • Some argue that certain offenses warrant a more severe response than simply physically punishing the offender.
  • The regime was known to physically punish dissenters.
  • In some cultures, parents might physically punish their children for disobedience.
  • The court decided not to physically punish the minor, opting for community service instead.
  • She believed that physically punishing animals was cruel and ineffective.
  • The book explores the ethical implications of physically punishing individuals.