harsh punishments

language: zh

definitions

  1. Severe, strict, or cruel penalties and sanctions imposed on an individual or group for breaking laws, rules, or social norms.
    zh: 严厉的惩罚

examples

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

    政府因对轻微罪行实施严厉惩罚而受到批评。