pain B1

/pæɪn/ a somatic sensation of acute discomfort

punishment B1

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

painful B1

/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/ causing physical or psychological pain

punish B1

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/ impose a penalty on

penalty B2

/ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition

punitive C2

/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ inflicting punishment

painstaking C2

/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ characterized by extreme care and great effort

painstakingly C2

/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ in a fastidious and painstaking manner

penalize B2

/ˈpɛnəˌlaɪz/ To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.