collective punishment English

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What does collective punishment mean?

collective punishment noun

— A form of retaliation whereby a suspected perpetrator's family members, sect, friends, acquaintances, neighbours or entire political or ethnic group are targeted.

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Israel's blockade amounts to collective punishment.

Israel's blockade amounts to collective punishment. It is hurting all of us, whether we support Hamas or not.