誅 - death penalty

execution of an offender's entire family as a deterrent to others (predominantly in Chinese history)

exaction of heavy taxes; imposing oppressive taxes

to put to death (e.g. a sinner, traitor, etc.); to punish someone with death

oppressive exaction (of taxes, etc.)

assailing criminals

written denunciation

death penalty

putting a criminal to death; punishment by execution; death penalty

eradication of sinful people; smiting of the wicked

heaven's punishment; divine punishment

execution of a criminal