archaic the inflicting of retributive punishment
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avengement(archaic) the inflicting of retributive punishment
avengementsAVENGEMENT, (archaic) the inflicting of retributive punishment
talionthe principle or law of retaliation that a punishment inflicted should correspond in degree and kind to the offense of the wrongdoer, as an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; retributive justice
talionsthe principle or law of retaliation that a punishment inflicted should correspond in degree and kind to the offense of the wrongdoer, as an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; retributive justice
torturesThe action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something, or for the pleasure of the person inflicting the pain
strappadosThe instrument used for inflicting this punishment or torture
strappadoThe instrument used for inflicting this punishment or torture
chabuk(in the Orient) a horsewhip, often used for inflicting corporal punishment
chabouk(in the Orient) a horsewhip, often used for inflicting corporal punishment