1. people who impose penalties or consequences for wrongdoing

Examples

• The strict teachers were known as punishers of bad behavior.
• Parents often serve as the primary punishers when children break rules.
• The judges acted as punishers of those who violated the law.
• Some coaches are harsh punishers of players who miss practice.
• The prison guards were seen as punishers by the inmates.
• School administrators can be effective punishers of misconduct.