(idiomatic) One who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

plural of capital punishment

A form of punishment that reflects the nature of the transgression that it punishes.

plural of corporal punishment

plural of glutton for punishment

(psychology) The punishment of somebody who has committed a certain act, in order to dissuade others from doing the same.

A form of punishment whereby a suspected perpetrator's peers are targeted.

The act of punishing oneself.

plural of collective punishment

plural of mirror punishment