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Opposite of a punishment for a crime or wrongdoing
Opposite of a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
“A DNA test would eventually lead to the suspect's exoneration.”
Opposite of punishment, especially that of criminals in prison intended to rectify their behavior
Opposite of the consequence of an action, irrespective of good or bad
“The group was often perceived as carrying out their own brand of vigilante justice with impunity.”
(just deserts) A punishment that is deserved or merited
“It happens seldom enough that miscreants get their just deserts.”
Opposite of a formal expression of disapproval
Opposite of a significant or total loss of power, prosperity, or status
“A notable businessman, who started off as an ordinary salesman, told me that he put his success down to that one little trick for breaking the ice with his customers.”
Opposite of a loss of success or status
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