3
retort(noun, retaliation)
3
sanction(noun, abuse, stick, discipline, reprimand)
3
trial(noun, abuse, stick, discipline, reprimand)
3
what for(noun, expression, abuse, discipline, reprimand)
2
blight(curse, punishment)
2
burden(noun, punishment, penalty)
2
chastening(noun, right, abuse, return, discipline)
2
damages(punishment, compensation, sentence, renewal, amends)
2
deserts(noun, power, right, return, interest)
2
discharge(noun, payment, discount, compensation, allowance)
2
discount(noun, compensation, allowance, penalty, repayment)
2
distress(noun, curse, punishment)
2
exchange(noun, trade, correspondence, retaliation)
2
expenditure(noun, payment)
2
eye for an eye(noun, expression, idiom, attack, balance)
2
handicap(noun, punishment, sentence, penalty)
2
implacability(noun, attack, grievance, retaliation, vengeance)
2
incentive(noun, prize, payment, recompense, remuneration)
2
just desserts(noun, expression, abuse, discipline, reprimand)
2
making good(expression, compensation, renewal, amends, damages)
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