He keeps playing football despite all his injuries. I guess he's a 'glutton/sucker for punishment'. [=he is attracted to pain, suffering, difficulty, etc.]
These hiking boots are tough enough to take any amount of 'punishment'. [=the boots will not be ruined even if they are used very roughly]
The 'punishments' that the government has inflicted/imposed on the protesters are severe and unjust.
(..) for disloyalty and high treason. He deceived me, even though I trusted and rewarded him. And for such deception and treachery, there can only ever be one punishment. Your Grace will now be entrusted completely with the defense of our realm. This is the Iron Hand of Frankia. I give it to Your Grace (..)2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8