Corporal Punishment

Synonyms of corporal punishment

• correction
• physical discipline
• castigation

Antonyms of corporal punishment

• leniency
• lenient discipline
• non-violent discipline

Collocations of corporal punishment

disciplinary action

Frequency: 60 %

Corporal punishment is often seen as a disciplinary action to correct behavior.

physical discipline

Frequency: 55 %

Corporal punishment is often referred to as physical discipline.

harsh discipline

Frequency: 50 %

Corporal punishment is sometimes seen as a form of harsh discipline.

spanking punishment

Frequency: 45 %

Some parents believe in using spanking punishment as a form of discipline.

Idiomatic Expressions for corporal punishment

• Phrase: beat the living daylights out of someone
  Meaning: To severely beat or physically punish someone, often to the point of causing great harm.
  Usage: The abusive stepfather used to beat the living daylights out of the children for even minor mistakes.