harsh punishments

language: en

definitions

  1. Severe, strict, or cruel penalties and sanctions imposed on an individual or group for breaking laws, rules, or social norms.
    en: Severe, strict, or cruel penalties and sanctions imposed on an individual or group for breaking laws, rules, or social norms.

examples

  1. The government was criticized for implementing harsh punishments against minor offenses.

    The government was criticized for implementing harsh punishments against minor offenses.