Spanking (noun)

1. The act of striking someone, especially a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.
2. A severe reprimand or scolding.

Origin:

From spank ("to strike with an open hand") + -ing.

Examples:

1. The child received a spanking for misbehaving.
2. Spanking has been widely discredited as an effective form of discipline.
3. Spanking is now illegal in many countries as a form of child abuse.
4. The teacher gave the student a spanking for talking during class.
5. The employee received a spanking for not meeting the deadline.