Mastigophobia is a term used to describe the fear of punishment or being punished. There are several other synonyms related to this phobia that can also be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include flagellaphobia, rhabdophobia, and skotophobia. Flagellaphobia refers to the fear of being beaten or whipped as a punishment, while rhabdophobia is the fear of being punished physically. Skotophobia is the fear of being punished or reprimanded for something. These synonyms are all related to the fear of punishment and can be used to describe someone who experiences anxiety or distress related to this concept.