To punish is to impose a penalty,
such as: pain, suffering, shame,
humiliation,strict restraint or loss.
Punishment is incurred for:
fault, offense, violation or wrongdoing
based upon an organized structure of
preexisting rules or directives. It can
also occur in retaliation or retribution.
It is also seen as to chastise, chasten,
discipline, correct or castigate.
It is particularly applied when the
transgression appears to have occurred
under a conscious or purposive intent.
