Definition of punishments:
(n) :
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.
(n) :
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
(n) :
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
(n) :
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.