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.
(..) And you, Elaine. You'll die too. And my curse is knowing that I'll be there to see it. It's my atonement, you see. It's my punishment... ...for letting John Coffey ride the lightning. For killing a miracle of God. PRIEST: Almighty, everlasting God... (..)1999 The Green Mile