harsh punishment
severe punishment

A harsh punishment for a boy, but it was necessary.

Nor is it a secret that the policy of harsh punishment does not work.

Girls who go to school or have jobs face rigid rules and harsh punishment at home.

As a result he was made an example of and suffered an extremely harsh punishment.

Years later, White, along with others, wondered if racism played a role in the harsh punishment.

He also reported that the prison began using less harsh punishment for violating rules.

He said an investigation would be held and promised harsh punishment for anyone found guilty.

He stopped all kinds of harsh punishments such as cutting off hands.

BUt we sure need more laws, and harsher punishments for everyone else.

American tourists will be warned that they are "subject to harsh punishment."