What is the meaning of Punishment?

The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.

A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.

Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

Source: wiktionary.org