Chastisement (noun)

Punishment inflicted on someone as a penalty for a wrong or criminal act.

Origin:

From old french chastisement, from latin castigatio, from castigare (to correct).

Examples:

1. The boy received a severe chastisement for his misbehavior.
2. The parents meted out the chastisement to the child in private.
3. The chastisement was a necessary step in order to correct the child's behavior.
4. The criminal received a severe chastisement for his actions.
5. The employee was given a verbal chastisement for being late to work.