Examples of 'fear of punishment' in a sentence

Meaning of "fear of punishment"

Fear of punishment refers to the state of being afraid or anxious about potential negative consequences or penalties for one's actions. It can serve as a deterrent to engage in behavior that is perceived to be wrong, immoral, or against the rules

How to use "fear of punishment" in a sentence

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fear of punishment
We are not motivated by fear of punishment or promise of reward.
By fear of punishment and hope of reward after.
It is not to live in fear of punishment at every turn.
Fear of punishment in the hereafter has stopped me.
I am consumed by a fear of punishment which leaves me powerless.
There is no sorrow for sin in fear of punishment.
This fear of punishment abides to this day.
This turns out to be the fear of punishment.
Without fear of punishment or persecution or even judgment.
Quit living under the fear of punishment.
Without fear of punishment in the afterlife.
And it is not just the fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment represses reporting of lapses in safety margins.
Paul says that fear of punishment is a deterrent.
Crime may be controlled by the fear of punishment.

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Fear of punishment does prevent events being reported.
The slave acts out of fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment kept me from speaking.
That we conform to laws for fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment is like a pain reflex.
Love can not be motivated by fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment is not the same as respect of authority.
There is no such thing as the fear of punishment.
Sometimes fear of punishment can also bring changes.
Characters obey laws out of fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment is not what we want.
He may refuse to move due to fear of punishment.
Guilt and fear of punishment go together.
Virtue that is based on the fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment and coercion are also extrinsic motivators.
Attrition is repentance motivated strictly by a fear of punishment.
Morality based on the fear of punishment is not morality.
Fear of punishment is a very effective motivator.
Put away their fear of punishment.
The fear of punishment by the state.
And their present behaviour explained by a fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment stifles the spirit.
There will be no fear of punishment for the culprits.
And their present behavior explained by a fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment could be one of the reasons for underreporting.
Mohun then hides in fear of punishment.
The fear of punishment is reason enough for obeying authority.
The slave does not steal out of fear of punishment.
No motive except the fear of punishment would be of any relevance.
You mention authority and the fear of punishment.
A fear of punishment obsesses them.
You did right out of a fear of punishment.
The fear of punishment obliges the isolated and responsible.
This is not about fear of punishment.
Fear of punishment is therefore as compatible with charity as is love of oneself.

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