punishment beating
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- thrashingDecisive, lopsided defeat
- floggingBeating as punishment
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- violenceHarmful physical force
bruises · vigilante · kneecapping · intimidation · revenge · assault · blows · fists · discipline · retaliation · gang · alley · brutal · lesson · warning · enforcer · baseball bat · knees
intent/purpose
punishment beatinggentle care
Soft, considerate treatment
nurturing · healing touch · reward · caress · caregiving
justice/legitimacy
punishment beatingdue process
Guaranteed judicial fairness
fair trial · restorative justice · legal remedy · arbitration